A brief introduction
of Hazrat Ali (May Allah be pleased with him)
Ali was the son
the Prophet’s uncle, his son in law, and the 4th caliph. His father
was Abu Talib, his mother was Fatima d/o Asad and his grandfather was Abdul
Muttalib.
His Birth: He was born
twenty years before the migration
Name and Genealogy:
Ali s/o Abu Talib s/o Abdul Muttalib s/o Hashim s/o Abd
Munaf s/o Qusay s/o Kilab s/o Murrah s/o Ka’ab s/o Lui s/o Fahar s/o Malik s/o
Nazar.
Embracing Islam: Hazrat Ali was
a younger boy. One day he went to Prophet’s house. When he reached there, the
Prophet and his wife Hazrat Khadijah were offering Salah. He said to the
Prophet, “O Muhammad What is it? What are you doing?”He paid attention to him
and said, “It is religion of Almighty Allah, He liked it for Himself. He sent
His Prophet giving it I call you toward Islam. ”And said No anyone worshipped
except Almighty Allah. Having listened to him he said, “I will discuss with my
father, after that I can do anything.” The Prophet said to Ali, “Don’t say to
anyone because Islam has not opened to all. But Ali’s heart belonged to the
Prophet, and embraced the Islam.
HIS FAMILY: He had 14 sons
and 9 daughters among these Hasan, Husain, Zainab and Umme Kulthum were from
the Prophet’s daughter Fatima As long as Fatima was alive he did not take a
second wife. His other marry to any woman and when she passed away he did so.
Service to
Islam: When the Prophet was going to the battle of Tabuk, he
left Hazrat Ali as minister in Madina Munawwarah. He participated in all battle
with the Prophet except this battle. He was very famous for his bravery. Hasan
s/o Zaid says, “He had never worshipped Idols even in his childhood.
CALIPHATE: After Hazrat
Uthman’s decease, he was appointed as caliph. And in 36 Hijri faced battle of
Jumal and 27 Safar battle of Siffeen.
Demise: Khawarij was a
misguided party. Hazrat Ali batteled with his at Neharen in Iran, they have
defeated. In that battle many Khawarij were killed. And who those could save
started to plot to Hazrat Ali. They were unfavourable of Hazrat Ali, Hazrat
Ameer Muaviya, Hazrat Amr s/o Aas. Ibne Muljim said, “I will kill Ali s/o Abu
Talib.” He went to Masjid in Salah of Fajar and hid behind the door. When
Hazrat Ali entered in the masjid for offering the Fajar Salah, Ibne Muljim
covered him with a sheet and stabbed to death on 17th Ramadhan 40th
Hijri.
O
Allah, bestow Your mercy upon Hazrat Ali (May Allah be pleased with him), the
lion of Allah, the leader of the believers, and the inheritor of the knowledge
of the Prophets. Grant him a high station in Paradise and make us among those
who follow his footsteps. Ameen.