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LIFE OF IMAM ALI (AS) PART 1 By: Mariam Mohammad

LIFE OF IMAM ALI (AS) PART 1 By: Mariam Mohammad. Lineage. Grandfather Abdul Mut’talib. Father Abu Talib. Ali. Grandmother Asad. Mother Fatima. Son of Abu Talib (The Prophet (pbuh) Uncle) First Baby EVER to be Born inside the Kaaba

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LIFE OF IMAM ALI (AS) PART 1 By: Mariam Mohammad

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  1. LIFE OF IMAM ALI (AS)PART 1By: Mariam Mohammad

  2. Lineage Grandfather Abdul Mut’talib Father Abu Talib Ali Grandmother Asad Mother Fatima

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

  4. Quick Summary of the Imam • Supports the Prophet at the Dinner Party at age 13 • Suffers with Benu Mutalib in the 3 year siege • Witnesses the death of his father during the siege • Lies in the Prophet’s bed when the Prophet left for Medina • Marries Fatima Al-Zahraa (as) • On the 15th of Ramadhan Al-Hassan (as) was born

  5. Asked to embrace Islam • Ten year old Ali sees Muhammad (pbuh) and Khadija praying • Ali is asked to accept Islam, and has an agitating night deciding  • Ali embraces Islam the next morning, becoming the first male to embrace Islam • Ali grew to manhood to be unique as none

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

  7. Muhammad asked in the Party: “Who would then uphold me so that he becomes: My Brother, My Deputy, and the One to Succeed me?” فأيكم يؤازرني على هذا الأمرعلى أن يكون: أخي ووصيِّ وخليفتي فيكم؟ At age 13 yrs

  8. Ali witnesses the abuse to Muslims • The degrading treatment dealt to Muslims by Quraish • His brother, Ja’far, to leave to Abyssinia • The 3 Yr boycott, leading to death of Khadija and Abu Talib • The Aqaba agreement to leave Mecca

  9. In the Prophet’s bed: age 23 yrs • To leave Mecca, Muhammad asks Ali to be in his bed to fool the would-be assassins • Ali glad to risk his life for Islam • Ali returns Muhammad’s Trust to its owners • Ali leaves Mecca to Medina on foot along with Fatima and others • The ordeal took 2 weeks of walking

  10. At Qu’baa, Ali welcomed by the Prophet • The 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, • Ali’s feet were swollen from the arduous walking, the 300 miles, • The family is safe in Medina, thanks to the Almighty.

  11. Al-Masjid al-Nabawi • In Medina, Muhammad decided to construct a mosque immediately. Replica of al-Masjid al-Nabawi

  12. al-Masjid al-Nabawi Nowadays

  13. First few years in Medina I • Fatima marries the 24 Yr old Ali • Ali's role in Badr Confrontation: • Outstanding • The focus and the hero • The Prophet nick-names him: Lion of Allahأسد الله • Al-Hasan is born after Badr Confrontation

  14. What Badr Looks Like

  15. At Badr: غزوة بدر • 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.

  16. At Badr: غزوة بدر • 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).

  17. At Badr: غزوة بدر • 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 Muhammad’s position as leader of the often fractious community in Medina.

  18. Battle of Uhod1 Year after BadrImam Ali is now 26 years old • Meccans now led by Abu Sufyan • Revenge for Badr • 3,000 vs 700 Muslims • The Imam prevented a would-death to the Prophet by singularly repulsing the waves of attackers one after the other and forcing them to flee • Neither side won

  19. Ali's in Ohod Confrontation: Kills nine of the enemy’s Flag Bearers Defends the person of the Prophet Repels four attacks to kill the Prophet The Prophet said: Yet for a Caliber as that of Ali, and Yet for a sword as that of Ali’s لا فتى إلا علي  ولا سيف إلا ذوالفقار Ali in Ohod

  20. Uhod

  21. Ali after Ohod • Life after Ohod: Very unsettling • Frequent attempts against the Muslims • Ali frequent participation in defense • On the average one attempt every 3 weeks • Al-Husain is Born, gives pleasure to the Prophet and the whole family

  22. Salman suggested to dig a 15 ft deep & 15 ft wide ditch at certain weak spots around Medina to prevent the enemies from reaching The Muslims were to stay in the inner side and fight anyone who dared to cross 6 days were spent digging…while Abu Sufyan & his army were dreaming of their victory to be Salman’s Idea In the Ditch Encounter

  23. Ali's role in the Ditch encounter • Ali helps digging the Ditch • Amr ibn Abd Wid crosses the Ditch • Amr, bragging, challenges the Muslims • Ali takes the challenge • Ali ducks all Amr’s attempts • Exhausted, Amr falls to the ground • Ali on top of Amr, Ali offers Amr Islam • Amr spits in the face of Ali, Ali finishes him off • Quraish psychology is shattered

  24. Imam Ali & Fatima Al-Zahraa (as) Exemplary Character • During Ramadhan • During Iftoor a man in ragged clothes knocked and asked if he could be helped and fed • The man was offered all the food available • Both Imam Ali & Fatima Al-Zahraa were left with nothing & little to cook for suhoor

  25. The Next Day • A knock at the door during Iftoor • This time it was an orphan asking for help • He was also offered all their food leaving the Imam & his wife with nothing

  26. The Third DayImam Ali & Fatima Al-Zahraa (as) were shaky & dizzy at Ifoor • A knock at the door was heard • A man who was destitute was in need of food • They couldn’t help but again offer their food • They underwent THREE days with nothing to eat! • A revelation was sent down by Allah (swt)

  27. وَیُطعمُونَ الطَعَامَ عَلی حُبَّهِِ مِسْکِینًا وَیتِیمًا وً أسِیِِِرًا “Out of the love of Allah, They feed the POOR, the ORPHAN and the DESTITUTE.” (Surah 76: Ayah 5-13)

  28. Imam Ali is now 30Accompanied the Prophet to perform Omrah • 25 years were spent under the care and Tutoring of the Prophet (pbuh) • Numerous hadiths were mentioned on behalf of Ali:

  29. Great Aspects Found in Ali (as) • A man of genius • Brilliance is not only analyzing problems but finding solutions to them • Original thinker, an originator, a creative finding thinking man • Power of in-depth analysis of any situation, within the Islamic ideals and never shifting from these

  30. The Battle of KhaybarThe Last Chance for the Jews • There were many attempts by the Muslims to conquer the forts of Khaybar, but were unsuccessful. Then…. • Abu Bakr led the Muslims to subjugate the forts…but did not succeed • Omar was next, and was also unsuccessful • The Prophet declared:

  31. At Khaybar, the Prophet said: Tomorrow I'll Give The Leadership To A Man Who Will Succeed By Allah's Will He Loves Allah And His Messenger And Likewise Allah And His Messenger Love Him لأُعطِينَّ هذه الرايةَ غداً   رجُلاً يفتًح الله على يَدَيْه،     يُحبُّ اللهَ ورسُولَه ويُحِبُّه اللهُ ورسولُه Ali in Khaybar II

  32. Ali in Khaybar • Ali, 29 Yr old, was with swollen infected eyes • Given the leadership • Overwhelm Marhab, the Jewish Hero • Severe fight, with Ali lifting a door for a shield • The main Fort surrenders in defeat • 7 more Jewish forts surrender in defeat

  33. Castle of Khaybar which Ali conquered

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

  35. The ruins of Khaybar nowadays

  36. "VERILY, ALLAH HAS DECREED TO PURIFY YOU, O' AHLUL BAYT, AND SANCTIFY YOU IN A PERFECT WAY. إِنَّمَا يُرِيدُ اللَّهُ لِيُذْهِبَ عَنكُمُ الرِّجْسَ أَهْلَ الْبَيْتِ وَيُطَهِّرَكُمْ تَطْهِيرًا AHLUL BAYT: Surah  33:  Ayah  33.

  37. Mubaahala • Christian Delegation Comes to Medina • In Dialogue with Muhammad • Discuss Religion and authenticity of Muhammad’s Call • Quranic Revelation to challenge the Christians • Challenge to incur the Wrath of God on the liars

  38. "THEN SAY: LET US CALL UPON OUR CHILDREN AND YOUR CHILDREN, OUR LADIES AND YOUR LADIES, OURSELVES AND YOURSELVES, THEN WE PRAY SO THAT ALLAH'S WRATH WILL BE UPON THOSE WHO TELL UNTRUTH" فَمَنْ حَآجَّكَ فِيهِ مِن بَعْدِ مَا جَاءكَ مِنَ الْعِلْمِ فَقُلْ تَعَالَوْاْ نَدْعُ أَبْنَاءنَا وَأَبْنَاءكُمْ وَنِسَاءنَا وَنِسَاءكُمْ وَأَنفُسَنَا وأَنفُسَكُمْ ثُمَّ نَبْتَهِلْ فَنَجْعَل لَّعْنَةُ اللّهِ عَلَى الْكَاذِبِين Revelation says:  Surah  3:  Ayah  61.

  39. Mubaahala II • For the Challenge, Prophet chooses Ali to represent himself • Thus the Prophet sees Ali as if to represent the Self of Muhammad • None of the multitude and great Sahaaba was chosen other than Ali • This was one of the highest honors to Ali

  40. Farewell Haj • Multitude participated at the Farewell • Each Yr afterwards 50,000 or more perform the Haj • Nowadays, 2-3 Million perform the Haj • They hail from all over the world

  41. Ghadeer Khum • Having finished the Farewell Haj • Ali’s station being specified by the Prophet • At Ghadeer Khum: A major highway intersection between Mecca and Medina • People are gathered, being called back • The Prophet addresses the massive crowd

  42. Ghadeer Khum Mid-way between Mecca and Medina: They stop at Ghadeer Khum. The Prophet had received a Revelation. Having received Ayah 67 of Surah5 saying: يَا أَيُّهَا الرَّسُولُ بَلِّغْ مَا أُنزِلَ إِلَيْكَ مِن رَّبِّكَ وَإِن لَّمْ تَفْعَلْ فَمَا بَلَّغْتَ رِسَالَتَهُ وَاللّهُ يَعْصِمُكَ مِنَ النَّاسِ إِنَّ اللّهَ لاَ يَهْدِي الْقَوْمَ الْكَافِرِينَ 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"

  43. Ghadeer Khum • Following 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 Medina • Near Juhfa, at an oasis called Ghadeer Khum, the Prophet delivered a speech • The Prophet stood on an elevation to be seen by the massive crowd • He took Ali with him and raised his and Ali’s arms up • He gave a long speech, the highlight was: • Ali is Appointed as the Wali (in charge of the Ummah) after the Prophet

  44. The Prophet’s Speech at Ghadeer Khum من كنت مولاه فهذا عليٌ مولاه اللهم وال من والاه وعاد من عاده وانصر من نصره واخذل من خذله وأدر الحق معه حيثما دار O' people, whosoever I am his leader, So is Ali to be his leader O' 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

  45. After the Speech in Ghadeer Khum •  Omar came forward congratulating Ali: بخٍّ بخٍّ لكَ يا علي،  أصبَحتَ مولايَ ومولى كُلّ مؤمنٍ ومؤمنه Congratulations, congratulations, O' Ali! You have become my leader And the leader of every believer, man or woman. • Abu Bakr did likewise • The multitude of others came to congratulate Ali before heading home

  46. Ghadeer Khum When done, Ayah of Fulfillment was revealed, Allah said in Surah  5:  Ayah 3.  الْيَوْمَ أَكْمَلْتُ لَكُمْ دِينَكُمْ وَأَتْمَمْتُ عَلَيْكُمْ نِعْمَتِي وَرَضِيتُ لَكُمُ الإِسْلاَمَ دِينًا This day, I have perfected to you your faith, And completed my blessings upon you, And I have chosen for you Al‑Islam as Your religion

  47. Ghadeer Khum Nowadays

  48. At the death bed of the Prophet • At 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: إنَّ النبي غلبه الوجع،  وعندنا كتاب الله حَسْبُنا Allah's Messenger is overwhelmed by his sickness: Suffice it we have Allah's book with us. • The Prophet dismissed everyone from his room • Thus a Will was effectively prevented

  49. Death of the Prophet • With the Death of the Prophet, Ali in Great Grief • Imam Ali (as) was 33 years old when the Prophet (pbuh) died. • Ali prepares the body for burial • Abu Bakr, along with Omar and others go to a meeting at Saqeefa • Lots of argument take place at Saqifa • Omar nominates Abu Bakr, and so Abu Bakr was chosen in this hustle and bustle • Abu Bakr announces his Khilaafah in the Masjid

  50. After the Prophet • Ali hears (too late) that Abu Bakr was the Khalifa • Ali thought Khilaafah was his according to Ghadeer Pronouncement of the Prophet • Ali at first objected to Khilaafah of Abu Bakr along with many Sahaaba • Fatima is prevented from her inheritance of Fadak • Fatima argues in the Masjid and is in angry

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