LIFE OF IMAM ALI (AS)PART 1

By: Mariam Mohammad

LineageFatherAbu TalibMotherFatimaAliGrandfatherAbdul MuttalibGrandmotherAsad

ALI = Nobility Loftiness ElevationSon of Abu Talib(The Prophet (pbuh) Uncle)First Baby EVER to be Born inside the KaabaProphet Muhammad & Khadija took care of Imam Ali (as)At the age of TEN, Imam Ali (as) became the FIRST MALE MUSLIM

Quick Summary of the ImamSupports the Prophet at the Dinner Party at age 13Suffers with Benu Mutalib in the 3 year siegeWitnesses the death of his father during the siege Lies in the Prophets bed when the Prophet left for MedinaMarries Fatima Al-Zahraa (as)On the 15th of Ramadhan Al-Hassan (as) was born

Asked to embrace IslamTen year old Ali sees Muhammad (pbuh) and Khadija prayingAli is asked to accept Islam, and has an agitating night decidingAli embraces Islam the next morning, becoming the first male to embrace IslamAli grew to manhood to be unique as none

At age 13 yrs To Declare Islam Publicly, Muhammad gives a Party to his RelativesAsking who would support him in his task?None volunteered except the 13 Yr old AliMuhammad designates AliAli as designated by Muhammad as:the brother, the deputy, and the one to succeed him

At age 13 yrsMuhammad asked in the Party:Who would then uphold me so that he becomes: My Brother, My Deputy, and the One to Succeed me? :

Ali witnesses the abuse to MuslimsThe degrading treatment dealt to Muslims by QuraishHis brother, Jafar, to leave to AbyssiniaThe 3 Yr boycott, leading to death of Khadija and Abu TalibThe Aqaba agreement to leave Mecca

In the Prophets bed: age 23 yrsTo leave Mecca, Muhammad asks Ali to be in his bed to fool the would-be assassinsAli glad to risk his life for IslamAli returns Muhammads Trust to its ownersAli leaves Mecca to Medina on foot along with Fatima and othersThe ordeal took 2 weeks of walking

At Qubaa, Ali welcomed by the ProphetThe Prophet waited for about two weeks in Qubaa,Seeing Ali from a distance, the Prophet welcomes Ali and the 4 Fatimas enthusiastically,Ali was exhausted, for he had finished the journey of about 300 miles, walking, in two weeks.The Prophet was very happy for Ali,Alis feet were swollen from the arduous walking, the 300 miles,The family is safe in Medina, thanks to the Almighty.

Al-Masjid al-NabawiIn Medina, Muhammad decided to construct a mosque immediately.

Replica of al-Masjid al-Nabawi

al-Masjid al-Nabawi Nowadays

First few years in Medina IFatima marries the 24 Yr old AliAli's role in Badr Confrontation:OutstandingThe focus and the heroThe Prophet nick-names him: Lion of Allah Al-Hasan is born after Badr Confrontation

What Badr Looks Like

At Badr: The Battle of Badr, was fought March 17, 624 AD (17 Ramadan 2 AH in the Islamic calendar), Badr was a key battle in the early days of Islam and a turning point in Muhammad's struggle with his opponents among the Quraish in Mecca. The battle was a decisive victory attributable to Divine intervention, or by secular sources to the genius of Muhammad. It is one of the few battles specifically mentioned in the Quran.

At Badr: Prior to the battle, the Muslims and Meccans had fought:several smaller skirmishes in late 623 and early 624,the Muslim ghazawat had become more frequent. Badr, however was the first large-scale engagement between the two forces. Advancing to a strong defensive position, Muhammad's well-disciplined force broke the Meccan lines, killing several important Quraish leaders Including Muhammad's chief antagonist, Amr ibn Hisham (Abu Jahl).

At Badr: For the early Muslims:the battle was the first sign that they might eventually defeat their enemies in Mecca. Mecca at that time was one of the richest and most powerful cities in Arabia The Meccans fielded an army three times larger than that of the Muslims. The Muslim victory also signaled to other tribes that a new power had arisen in Arabia and strengthened Muhammads position as leader of the often fractious community in Medina.

Battle of Uhod1 Year after BadrImam Ali is now 26 years oldMeccans now led by Abu SufyanRevenge for Badr3,000 vs 700 MuslimsThe Imam prevented a would-death to the Prophet by singularly repulsing the waves of attackers one after the other and forcing them to fleeNeither side won

Ali in OhodAli's in Ohod Confrontation:Kills nine of the enemys Flag BearersDefends the person of the ProphetRepels four attacks to kill the ProphetThe Prophet said:Yet for a Caliber as that of Ali, and Yet for a sword as that of Alis

Uhod

Ali after OhodLife after Ohod: Very unsettlingFrequent attempts against the MuslimsAli frequent participation in defenseOn the average one attempt every 3 weeksAl-Husain is Born, gives pleasure to the Prophet and the whole family

Salmans Idea In the Ditch EncounterSalman suggested to dig a 15 ft deep & 15 ft wide ditch at certain weak spots around Medina to prevent the enemies from reachingThe Muslims were to stay in the inner side and fight anyone who dared to cross6 days were spent diggingwhile Abu Sufyan & his army were dreaming of their victory to be

Ali's role in the Ditch encounterAli helps digging the DitchAmr ibn Abd Wid crosses the DitchAmr, bragging, challenges the MuslimsAli takes the challengeAli ducks all Amrs attemptsExhausted, Amr falls to the groundAli on top of Amr, Ali offers Amr IslamAmr spits in the face of Ali, Ali finishes him offQuraish psychology is shattered

Imam Ali & Fatima Al-Zahraa (as) Exemplary CharacterDuring RamadhanDuring Iftoor a man in ragged clothes knocked and asked if he could be helped and fedThe man was offered all the food availableBoth Imam Ali & Fatima Al-Zahraa were left with nothing & little to cook for suhoor

The Next DayA knock at the door during IftoorThis time it was an orphan asking for helpHe was also offered all their food leaving the Imam & his wife with nothing

The Third DayImam Ali & Fatima Al-Zahraa (as) were shaky & dizzy at IfoorA knock at the door was heardA man who was destitute was in need of foodThey couldnt help but again offer their foodThey underwent THREE days with nothing to eat!A revelation was sent down by Allah (swt)

Out of the love of Allah, They feed the POOR, the ORPHAN and the DESTITUTE.

(Surah 76: Ayah 5-13)

Imam Ali is now 30Accompanied the Prophet to perform Omrah25 years were spent under the care and Tutoring of the Prophet (pbuh)Numerous hadiths were mentioned on behalf of Ali:

Great Aspects Found in Ali (as)A man of geniusBrilliance is not only analyzing problems but finding solutions to themOriginal thinker, an originator, a creative finding thinking manPower of in-depth analysis of any situation, within the Islamic ideals and never shifting from these

The Battle of KhaybarThe Last Chance for the JewsThere were many attempts by the Muslims to conquer the forts of Khaybar, but were unsuccessful. Then.Abu Bakr led the Muslims to subjugate the fortsbut did not succeedOmar was next, and was also unsuccessfulThe Prophet declared:

Ali in Khaybar IIAt Khaybar, the Prophet said:Tomorrow I'll Give The LeadershipTo A Man Who Will Succeed By Allah's WillHe Loves Allah And His MessengerAnd Likewise Allah And His Messenger Love Him

Ali in KhaybarAli, 29 Yr old, was with swollen infected eyesGiven the leadershipOverwhelm Marhab, the Jewish HeroSevere fight, with Ali lifting a door for a shieldThe main Fort surrenders in defeat7 more Jewish forts surrender in defeat

Castle of Khaybar which Ali conquered

Site of the door of Khaybar, which Ali lifted as a shield

The ruins of Khaybar nowadays

AHLUL BAYT: Surah 33: Ayah 33."VERILY, ALLAH HAS DECREED TO PURIFY YOU, O' AHLUL BAYT, AND SANCTIFY YOU IN A PERFECT WAY.

MubaahalaChristian Delegation Comes to MedinaIn Dialogue with MuhammadDiscuss Religion and authenticity of Muhammads CallQuranic Revelation to challenge the ChristiansChallenge to incur the Wrath of God on the liars

Revelation says: Surah 3: Ayah 61. "THEN SAY: LET US CALL UPON OUR CHILDREN ANDYOUR CHILDREN, OUR LADIES AND YOUR LADIES,OURSELVES AND YOURSELVES,THEN WE PRAY SO THATALLAH'S WRATH WILL BE UPON THOSE WHO TELL UNTRUTH"

Mubaahala IIFor the Challenge, Prophet chooses Ali to represent himselfThus the Prophet sees Ali as if to represent the Self of MuhammadNone of the multitude and great Sahaaba was chosen other than AliThis was one of the highest honors to Ali

Farewell HajMultitude participated at the Farewell Each Yr afterwards 50,000 or more perform the HajNowadays, 2-3 Million perform the HajThey hail from all over the world

Ghadeer KhumHaving finished the Farewell HajAlis station being specified by the ProphetAt Ghadeer Khum: A major highway intersection between Mecca and MedinaPeople are gathered, being called backThe Prophet addresses the massive crowd

Ghadeer KhumMid-way between Mecca and Medina: They stop at Ghadeer Khum. The Prophet had received a Revelation. Having received Ayah 67 of Surah5 saying:

O' Messenger! Declare what has been sent to you, And if you don't, Then you have not declared Allah's message [in full], And Allah will safeguard you from [injury by] people"

Ghadeer KhumFollowing the Haj, the Prophet and multitude of others were on their way home, including Abu Bakr and Omar. Juhfa was an intersection between Mecca and MedinaNear Juhfa, at an oasis called Ghadeer Khum, the Prophet delivered a speechThe Prophet stood on an elevation to be seen by the massive crowdHe took Ali with him and raised his and Alis arms upHe gave a long speech, the highlight was:Ali is Appointed as the Wali (in charge of the Ummah) after the Prophet

The Prophets Speech at Ghadeer Khum

O' people, whosoever I am his leader, So is Ali to be his leaderO' lord, uphold him who upholds Ali, And antagonize him who antagonizes Ali, And support him who supports Ali, And impede him who impedes Ali, And let the truth be with Ali wherever he goes

After the Speech in Ghadeer KhumOmar came forward congratulating Ali: Congratulations, congratulations, O' Ali! You have become my leader And the leader of every believer, man or woman.Abu Bakr did likewiseThe multitude of others came to congratulate Ali before heading home

Ghadeer KhumWhen done, Ayah of Fulfillment was revealed, Allah said in Surah 5: Ayah 3. This day, I have perfected to you your faith, And completed my blessings upon you, And I have chosen for you AlIslam as Your religion

Ghadeer Khum Nowadays

At the death bed of the ProphetAt the sick bed of the Prophet:Omar was among those in the room. Upon hearing that the Prophet had requested someone to write a Will for him, Omar hastily commanded: Allah's Messenger is overwhelmed by his sickness: Suffice it we have Allah's book with us.The Prophet dismissed everyone from his roomThus a Will was effectively prevented

Death of the ProphetWith the Death of the Prophet, Ali in Great GriefImam Ali (as) was 33 years old when the Prophet (pbuh) died.Ali prepares the body for burialAbu Bakr, along with Omar and others go to a meeting at SaqeefaLots of argument take place at SaqifaOmar nominates Abu Bakr, and so Abu Bakr was chosen in this hustle and bustleAbu Bakr announces his Khilaafah in the Masjid

After the ProphetAli hears (too late) that Abu Bakr was the KhalifaAli thought Khilaafah was his according to Ghadeer Pronouncement of the ProphetAli at first objected to Khilaafah of Abu Bakr along with many SahaabaFatima is prevented from her inheritance of FadakFatima argues in the Masjid and is in angry

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