Ali (a.s.)Ali (a.s.)Up to the HijrahUp to the Hijrah

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Family Tree of Ali and LineageFamily Tree of Ali and LineagePlace of Birth and the NamingPlace of Birth and the NamingAcceptance of IslamAcceptance of IslamTo Recognize the TruthTo Recognize the TruthHis Brother, Inheritor and VicegerentHis Brother, Inheritor and VicegerentAli at age 13 yrs Ali at age 13 yrs The Panorama of EcstasyThe Panorama of EcstasyThe Panorama of AnguishThe Panorama of AnguishMigration to MedinaMigration to MedinaAt Qu’baa, Ali welcomed by the ProphetAt Qu’baa, Ali welcomed by the ProphetAl-Masjid al-NabawiAl-Masjid al-NabawiBrotherhood-in-Faith Brotherhood-in-Faith

Early lifeEarly life

Ali is born inside the Ka'baAli is born inside the Ka'ba

Ali is raised by Muhammad (pbuh)Ali is raised by Muhammad (pbuh)

Ali the First Male to embrace IslamAli the First Male to embrace Islam

Youthful life in MeccaYouthful life in Mecca

Prophet chooses Ali to be in his bed as he Prophet chooses Ali to be in his bed as he leaves Mecca to go to Medinaleaves Mecca to go to Medina

Family Tree of AliFamily Tree of Ali

Ali's father was Abu Talib son of Abdul Mut’talib. Ali's father was Abu Talib son of Abdul Mut’talib. Abu Talib was the custodian of the Ka'ba Abu Talib was the custodian of the Ka'ba and a sheikh of the Benu Hashim, an important branch and a sheikh of the Benu Hashim, an important branch of the eminent Quraish tribe. of the eminent Quraish tribe. Abu Talib was also an uncle of Muhammad. Abu Talib was also an uncle of Muhammad.

Ali's mother was Fatima Bint Asad.Ali's mother was Fatima Bint Asad.She belonged to Benu Hashim of Quraish tooShe belonged to Benu Hashim of Quraish tooThis made Ali a descendant of Ishmael, the son of This made Ali a descendant of Ishmael, the son of Prophet Ibrahim or Abraham.Prophet Ibrahim or Abraham.

LineageLineage

Father

Abu TalibAbu Talib

Mother

Fatima Bint AsadFatima Bint Asad

Ali

Clan of QuraishBenu Hashim

Clan of QuraishBenu Hashim

LineageLineage

Most records do indicate that during Muhammad's time, Most records do indicate that during Muhammad's time, Ali was the only person born in the Ka'ba sanctuary in Mecca, the Ali was the only person born in the Ka'ba sanctuary in Mecca, the holiest place in Islam. holiest place in Islam. His father was Abu Talib ibn Abdul Mut'talib and His father was Abu Talib ibn Abdul Mut'talib and his mother was Fatima Bint Asad,his mother was Fatima Bint Asad,

but Ali was raised in the household of Muhammad, but Ali was raised in the household of Muhammad, Previously Muhammad himself was raised by Abu Talib, his uncle. Previously Muhammad himself was raised by Abu Talib, his uncle.

When Muhammad reported receiving a divine revelation, When Muhammad reported receiving a divine revelation, Ali was the first male to accept his message, Ali was the first male to accept his message, dedicating his life to the cause of Islam.dedicating his life to the cause of Islam.

Place of Birth and the NamingPlace of Birth and the Naming

Many sources, including all Shi'a records, Many sources, including all Shi'a records, attest that during Mohammad's time Ali was the only attest that during Mohammad's time Ali was the only person born inside the Ka'ba in the city of Mecca,person born inside the Ka'ba in the city of Mecca,where he stayed with his mother for three days.where he stayed with his mother for three days.However, some sources contend that he was born However, some sources contend that he was born beside the Ka'ba rather than inside it. beside the Ka'ba rather than inside it. According to a tradition, Muhammad was the first According to a tradition, Muhammad was the first person whom Ali saw as he took the newborn in his person whom Ali saw as he took the newborn in his hands. hands.

Muhammad named him Ali, meaning "the exalted Muhammad named him Ali, meaning "the exalted one".one".

Ali was Born inside the Ka’baAli was Born inside the Ka’ba

Ali was born inside the Ka’ba

Muhammad and Abu TalibMuhammad and Abu Talib

Muhammad had a close relationship with Ali's parents.Muhammad had a close relationship with Ali's parents.When Muhammad was orphaned and later lost his When Muhammad was orphaned and later lost his grandfather (Abdul Mut'talib), grandfather (Abdul Mut'talib),

Ali's father, Abu Talib, took the 8 yr old Muhammad into his house. Ali's father, Abu Talib, took the 8 yr old Muhammad into his house. He was like a member of the family. He was like a member of the family.Ali was born two or three years after Muhammad had married Ali was born two or three years after Muhammad had married Khadijah Bint Khuwaylid.Khadijah Bint Khuwaylid.

When Ali was a few years old, When Ali was a few years old, a famine occurred in and around Mecca, a famine occurred in and around Mecca, affecting the economic conditions of Ali's father, who had a large affecting the economic conditions of Ali's father, who had a large family to support. family to support. Muhammad took Ali into his home to raise him.Muhammad took Ali into his home to raise him.

Acceptance of IslamAcceptance of Islam

The second period of Ali's life begins in 610 when Ali declared The second period of Ali's life begins in 610 when Ali declared Islam at age 10 and ends with the Hijrah of Muhammad to Islam at age 10 and ends with the Hijrah of Muhammad to Medina in 622.Medina in 622.When Muhammad reported that he had received a divine When Muhammad reported that he had received a divine revelation, revelation,

Ali, then only about ten years old, believed him and professed to Ali, then only about ten years old, believed him and professed to Islam. Islam. According to Ibn Ishaaq and some other authorities, According to Ibn Ishaaq and some other authorities, Ali was the first male to embrace Islam. Ali was the first male to embrace Islam. Tamara adds other traditions making the similar claim of being the Tamara adds other traditions making the similar claim of being the first Muslim in relation to Zaid or Abu Bakr. first Muslim in relation to Zaid or Abu Bakr. Some historians and scholars believe Ali's conversion ought not to Some historians and scholars believe Ali's conversion ought not to be considered because he was a child at the time.be considered because he was a child at the time.Yet the Prophet never asked any other child, other than Ali, to do Yet the Prophet never asked any other child, other than Ali, to do so (to convert), since in the eyes of the Prophet, Ali was uniquely so (to convert), since in the eyes of the Prophet, Ali was uniquely capable and mature for the taskcapable and mature for the task

وجهه الله وجهه كرم الله Karram Allahu Karram AllahuكرمWajhahuWajhahu

Shi'a doctrine asserts that in keeping with Ali's Shi'a doctrine asserts that in keeping with Ali's divine mission, divine mission,

he accepted Islam before he took part in any pre-he accepted Islam before he took part in any pre-Islamic Meccan traditional religion rites, Islamic Meccan traditional religion rites, regarded by Muslims as polytheistic (shirk) or pagan. regarded by Muslims as polytheistic (shirk) or pagan. Hence the Shi'a say of Ali that his face is honored Hence the Shi'a say of Ali that his face is honored

— — that is, it was never sullied by prostrations before that is, it was never sullied by prostrations before idols. idols. The Sunnis also use the honorific term Karam Allahu The Sunnis also use the honorific term Karam Allahu Wajhahu Wajhahu وجهه الله وجهه كرم الله which means "God's Favor , which means "God's Favor ,كرمupon his Face."upon his Face."

5. To enthusiastically spread the Message

4. To face the consequences

To Recognize the TruthTo Recognize the Truth2. To evaluate the

Message 3. To believe in the Message

1. To know the person of the Prophet

The Most Worthy Endeavor

In accepting IslamIn accepting Islam

Conversion, and Hanif Conversion, and Hanif حنيفحنيف

The reason his acceptance is often not called a The reason his acceptance is often not called a conversion, conversion,

is because Ali was never an idol worshiper like the people of is because Ali was never an idol worshiper like the people of Mecca. Mecca. Ali was known to have broken idols in the mold of Abraham Ali was known to have broken idols in the mold of Abraham and asked people why they worshiped something they made and asked people why they worshiped something they made themselves. themselves.

Ali's grandfather, it is acknowledged without controversy, Ali's grandfather, it is acknowledged without controversy, along with some members of the Benu Hashim clan, were Hanifs, along with some members of the Benu Hashim clan, were Hanifs, Hanif means followers of a monotheistic belief system, prior to the Hanif means followers of a monotheistic belief system, prior to the coming of Islam.coming of Islam.

With the Advent of IslamWith the Advent of Islam

For three years Muhammad invited people to For three years Muhammad invited people to Islam in a confidential manner, Islam in a confidential manner,

Many people thus converted to Islam but confidentially.Many people thus converted to Islam but confidentially.

Then Muhammad was commanded by God to Then Muhammad was commanded by God to start inviting to Islam publicly. start inviting to Islam publicly. When, according to the Quran, he was When, according to the Quran, he was commanded to invite his closer relatives to come commanded to invite his closer relatives to come to Islam to Islam

Muhammad gathered the Benu Hashim clan in a Muhammad gathered the Benu Hashim clan in a ceremony.ceremony.Ali, still preteen, was among themAli, still preteen, was among them

His Brother, Inheritor and VicegerentHis Brother, Inheritor and Vicegerent

According to al-Tabari, Ibn Athir and Abu al-Fida, According to al-Tabari, Ibn Athir and Abu al-Fida, Muhammad announced at invitational events that Muhammad announced at invitational events that whoever assisted him in his invitation would become his brother, whoever assisted him in his invitation would become his brother, inheritor and vicegerent. inheritor and vicegerent. Only Ali, who was thirteen or fourteen years old, stepped forward Only Ali, who was thirteen or fourteen years old, stepped forward to help him. to help him. This invitation was repeated three times, This invitation was repeated three times, but Ali was the only person who answered Muhammad. but Ali was the only person who answered Muhammad.

Upon Ali's constant and only answer to his call, Upon Ali's constant and only answer to his call, Muhammad declared that Ali was his brother, inheritor Muhammad declared that Ali was his brother, inheritor and vicegerent and people must obey him. and vicegerent and people must obey him.

Hadith of WarningHadith of Warning

Most of the adults present were uncles of Ali and Most of the adults present were uncles of Ali and Muhammad, Muhammad,

and Abu Lahab laughed at them and declared to Abu Talib that he and Abu Lahab laughed at them and declared to Abu Talib that he must bow down to his own son, as Ali was now his Emirmust bow down to his own son, as Ali was now his EmirThis event is known as the This event is known as the Hadith of WarningHadith of Warning. .

During the persecution of Muslims and the boycott of 3 During the persecution of Muslims and the boycott of 3 years of the Benu Hashim in Mecca, years of the Benu Hashim in Mecca,

Teenager Ali was involved and suffered in the boycott for 3 years, Teenager Ali was involved and suffered in the boycott for 3 years, yet he stood firmly in support of Muhammad.yet he stood firmly in support of Muhammad.Neither Abu Bakr, nor Omar, neither Uthman were involved in the Neither Abu Bakr, nor Omar, neither Uthman were involved in the boycott or suffered by it.boycott or suffered by it.

Ali at age 13 yrs Ali at age 13 yrs

To Declare Islam To Declare Islam Publicly, Muhammad Publicly, Muhammad gives a Party to his gives a Party to his RelativesRelativesAsking who would Asking who would support him in his task?support him in his task?None volunteered None volunteered except the 13 Yr old Aliexcept the 13 Yr old AliMuhammad designates Muhammad designates AliAli

Ali as designated by Ali as designated by Muhammad as:Muhammad as:

1.1.the deputy, and the deputy, and 2.2.the brother, the brother, 3.3.the one to the one to

succeed himsucceed him

At age 13 yrsAt age 13 yrs

Muhammad asked in Muhammad asked in the Party:the Party:

““Who would then Who would then uphold me so that he uphold me so that he becomes: becomes:

My Brother, My Deputy, My Brother, My Deputy, and the One to Succeed and the One to Succeed me?”me?”

على يؤازرني على فأيكم يؤازرني فأيكماألمر األمر هذا هذا أن أن على على

::يكونيكون

أخيأخي

ووصي#ووصي#

فيكم؟ فيكم؟ وخليفتي وخليفتي

Ali designated by Muhammad as:Ali designated by Muhammad as:

the deputy the deputy #ووصي#ووصيthe one to succeed the one to succeed وخليفتي وخليفتيفيكمفيكم

the brother the brother أخيأخي

The Panorama of EcstasyThe Panorama of Ecstasy

Ali was in ecstasy about:Ali was in ecstasy about:The Quranic Revelations coming to the Prophet frequentlyThe Quranic Revelations coming to the Prophet frequentlyHe knew of each revelation: meaning, time, place, and its chronological He knew of each revelation: meaning, time, place, and its chronological orderorderAbout ¾ of the Holy Quran had been revealed by the HijrahAbout ¾ of the Holy Quran had been revealed by the Hijrah

Ali 10 yr old, happy to see Abu Bakr and many others embracing Islam.Ali 10 yr old, happy to see Abu Bakr and many others embracing Islam.The Prophet’s designation of 13 yr old Ali as his brother, deputy, the one The Prophet’s designation of 13 yr old Ali as his brother, deputy, the one to succeed him.to succeed him.Ali 16 yr old, and the conversion of the 27 yr old Omar to IslamAli 16 yr old, and the conversion of the 27 yr old Omar to IslamIn high ecstasy about the Prophet’s Israa and Mi’raaj, Ali about 19 yrs oldIn high ecstasy about the Prophet’s Israa and Mi’raaj, Ali about 19 yrs oldIn ecstasy and hope, Ali 23 yr old, happy about:In ecstasy and hope, Ali 23 yr old, happy about:

the agreement with the Ansaars for Muhammad to reside in Medina the agreement with the Ansaars for Muhammad to reside in Medina and leave the hotbed of vindictive attitude against Islam by Quraishand leave the hotbed of vindictive attitude against Islam by Quraish

The Panorama of AnguishThe Panorama of Anguish

Ali was Anguished about: Ali was Anguished about: The degrading treatment dealt to Muslims by Quraish.The degrading treatment dealt to Muslims by Quraish.The obsession of Abu Lahab against Muhammad.The obsession of Abu Lahab against Muhammad.The hurts dealt to Bilal and Ammar’s family.The hurts dealt to Bilal and Ammar’s family.His brother, Ja’far, and Muslims having to leave to Abyssinia.His brother, Ja’far, and Muslims having to leave to Abyssinia.The agony of the 3 Yr boycott, leading to the death ofThe agony of the 3 Yr boycott, leading to the death of

Khadijah and Khadijah and Abu TalibAbu Talib

The failure of Ta'if’s Mission.The failure of Ta'if’s Mission.The Quraish hegemony and vindictive attitude.The Quraish hegemony and vindictive attitude.The danger for the very life of the Prophet in Mecca.The danger for the very life of the Prophet in Mecca.

Migration to MedinaMigration to Medina

With arrangement and invitation of the Muslims of Medina, With arrangement and invitation of the Muslims of Medina, Muhammad ordered Muslims of Mecca to migrate to Medina. Muhammad ordered Muslims of Mecca to migrate to Medina. The migration began in batches. Ali was one of the very last to The migration began in batches. Ali was one of the very last to remain in Mecca, remain in Mecca,

entrusted with responsibility for returning the Trusts to its owners, entrusted with responsibility for returning the Trusts to its owners, and famously slept in the bed of Muhammad when the Quraish led and famously slept in the bed of Muhammad when the Quraish led by Ikrima attempted to murder Muhammad as he slept. by Ikrima attempted to murder Muhammad as he slept.

Meanwhile Abu Bakr accompanied Muhammad in his migration for Meanwhile Abu Bakr accompanied Muhammad in his migration for Medina. Medina. Due to the danger of the Quraish, they did not take the direct road Due to the danger of the Quraish, they did not take the direct road from Mecca to Medina. from Mecca to Medina. They moved instead in the opposite direction, and took refuge in a They moved instead in the opposite direction, and took refuge in a cave in Mount Thaur some five miles south of Mecca. cave in Mount Thaur some five miles south of Mecca.

Migration to MedinaMigration to Medina

In 622, the year of Muhammad's migration to Yathrib (now Medina), In 622, the year of Muhammad's migration to Yathrib (now Medina), Ali risked his life by sleeping in Muhammad's bed Ali risked his life by sleeping in Muhammad's bed to impersonate the Prophet and to impersonate the Prophet and thwart an assassination plot thwart an assassination plot so that Muhammad could escape in safety.so that Muhammad could escape in safety.This night is called Laylatul Mabeet. This night is called Laylatul Mabeet. According to some Hadith, a verse was revealed about Ali According to some Hadith, a verse was revealed about Ali concerning his sacrifice on the night of Hijrah, which says, concerning his sacrifice on the night of Hijrah, which says,

الله مرضاة ابتغاء نفسه يشري من الناس الله ومن مرضاة ابتغاء نفسه يشري من الناس ومن"And among men is he who sells his self "And among men is he who sells his self

in exchange for the pleasure of Allah"in exchange for the pleasure of Allah"

Laylatul Mabeet Laylatul Mabeet المـبـيـت المـبـيـت ليلة ليلة

Ali survived the plot, Ali survived the plot, but risked his life again by staying in Mecca to carry out but risked his life again by staying in Mecca to carry out Muhammad's instructions: Muhammad's instructions: to restore to their owners all the goods and properties to restore to their owners all the goods and properties that had been entrusted to Muhammad for safekeeping. that had been entrusted to Muhammad for safekeeping.

Ali then went to Medina Ali then went to Medina with his mother Fatima daughter of Asad, with his mother Fatima daughter of Asad, and Fatima daughter of Muhammad, and Fatima daughter of Muhammad, Fatima daughter of Hamza, Fatima daughter of Hamza, and Fatima daughter of Zubair, and Fatima daughter of Zubair, having no guards or guides.having no guards or guides.

At Qu’baa, Ali welcomed by the ProphetAt Qu’baa, Ali welcomed by the Prophet

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

Al-Masjid al-NabawiAl-Masjid al-Nabawi

In Medina, Muhammad decided to construct a In Medina, Muhammad decided to construct a mosque immediately. mosque immediately.

A piece of land was chosen and the price of the land A piece of land was chosen and the price of the land was paid for by Abu Bakr. was paid for by Abu Bakr.

Uthman had also contributed toward the constructionUthman had also contributed toward the construction

Muslims constructed the mosque collectivelyMuslims constructed the mosque collectively

The Prophet himself participated in the The Prophet himself participated in the constructionconstruction

Ali also took part in the construction. Ali also took part in the construction.

ReplicaReplica of al-Masjid al-Nabawi of al-Masjid al-Nabawi

al-Masjid al-Nabawi Nowadaysal-Masjid al-Nabawi Nowadays

Brotherhood-in-FaithBrotherhood-in-Faith

When Muhammad arrived in Medina, he paired off When Muhammad arrived in Medina, he paired off Each Meccan immigrant (Muhaajir) was to be with one of the Each Meccan immigrant (Muhaajir) was to be with one of the Muslim residents of the city (Ansaari),Muslim residents of the city (Ansaari),He chose one exception: and that was to pair off himself with He chose one exception: and that was to pair off himself with Ali, since both were from Mecca, as Brothers-in-FaithAli, since both were from Mecca, as Brothers-in-Faithas Brothers-in-Faith was a unique distinction and honor for Ali.as Brothers-in-Faith was a unique distinction and honor for Ali.

The only two Muhajiroon were Muhammad and Ali as Brothers-in The only two Muhajiroon were Muhammad and Ali as Brothers-in FaithFaithMuhammad therefore fulfills the 1st pledge of the 3 points about Muhammad therefore fulfills the 1st pledge of the 3 points about Ali:Ali:

the brother, the brother, and the deputy, and the deputy, and the one to succeed himand the one to succeed him::

هذا هذا إن8   أخيأخيإن8   وأطيعوا  له فاسمعوا ، فيكم وخليفتي   ووصي8   وأطيعوا  له فاسمعوا ، فيكم وخليفتي ووصي8

Ali up to HijrahAli up to Hijrah

1. Acceptance of IslamAcceptance of Islam

2. His Brother, Deputy and Vicegerent

3. The Panorama of Ecstasy

4. The Panorama of Anguish

5. Laylatul Mabeet ليلةالمـبـيـت

6. Brotherhood-in-Faith

Brief ReviewBrief Review

Ali ibn Abi Talib (Arabic: Ali ibn Abi Talib (Arabic: طالب أبي بن طالب علي أبي بن ;( ;(عليwas the cousin of the Prophet (pbuh)was the cousin of the Prophet (pbuh)and he was the son-in-law of the Prophet, and he was the son-in-law of the Prophet,

Ali Khilaafah was from 656 to 661.Ali Khilaafah was from 656 to 661.Sunni Muslims consider Ali the fourth and final of the Sunni Muslims consider Ali the fourth and final of the Rashidoon (rightly guided Khalifa), Rashidoon (rightly guided Khalifa), Shi'a Muslims regard Ali as the first Imam and consider Shi'a Muslims regard Ali as the first Imam and consider him and his descendants the rightful successors to him and his descendants the rightful successors to Muhammad, all of which are members of the Ahlul Muhammad, all of which are members of the Ahlul Bayt, the household of Muhammad. Bayt, the household of Muhammad. This disagreement split the Ummah (Muslim This disagreement split the Ummah (Muslim community) into the Sunni and Shi'a branches.community) into the Sunni and Shi'a branches.

Brief Review, Brief Review, ContinuedContinued

Ali migrated to Medina shortly after Muhammad Ali migrated to Medina shortly after Muhammad did. did.

Once there Muhammad told Ali that God had ordered Once there Muhammad told Ali that God had ordered him to give his daughter, Fatima, to Ali in marriage.him to give his daughter, Fatima, to Ali in marriage.

For the ten years that Muhammad led the For the ten years that Muhammad led the community in Medina, Ali was extremely active in community in Medina, Ali was extremely active in his service, his service,

leading parties of warriors on battles, leading parties of warriors on battles, and carrying messages and orders. and carrying messages and orders. Ali took part in the early raids against caravans from Ali took part in the early raids against caravans from Mecca Mecca and later in almost all the battles fought by the early and later in almost all the battles fought by the early Muslim community.Muslim community.

Brief Review, Brief Review, ContinuedContinued

In Muslim culture, Ali is respected:In Muslim culture, Ali is respected:for his courage, knowledge, belief, honesty, unbending for his courage, knowledge, belief, honesty, unbending devotion to Islam, deep loyalty to Muhammad, devotion to Islam, deep loyalty to Muhammad, equal treatment of all Muslims, and for his generosity in equal treatment of all Muslims, and for his generosity in forgiving his defeated enemies, forgiving his defeated enemies, and therefore Ali is central to mystical traditions in Islam and therefore Ali is central to mystical traditions in Islam such as Sufism. such as Sufism.

Ali retains his stature as an authority on:Ali retains his stature as an authority on:Quranic exegesis, Islamic jurisprudence and religious Quranic exegesis, Islamic jurisprudence and religious thought. thought. Ali holds a high position in almost all Sufi orders which Ali holds a high position in almost all Sufi orders which trace their lineage through him to Muhammad. trace their lineage through him to Muhammad. Ali's influence has thus continued throughout Islamic Ali's influence has thus continued throughout Islamic history.history.

In Sermon 109, page 162,In Sermon 109, page 162, Ali about Muhammad’s Look at LifeAli about Muhammad’s Look at Life

Muhammad disdained the pleasures of this world. He held it in contempt.

He realized that Allah intentionally kept it away from him but spread it out for others.

Therefore, Muhammad distanced it from his heart, banished it from his mind. He wished that its attraction be concealed from his eyes so as neither garments nor hope for staying in it matters much.

He conveyed from Allah the pleas, Counseled his people, warning, but at the same time calling them towards Paradise by giving the Good Tidings.

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،K را ?ش# مGب Fة@ ن Aَج? ال Fل?ى .إ

In ConclusionIn Conclusion

Ali from birth up to the HijrahAli from birth up to the HijrahAcceptance of Islam

His Brother, Inheritor and Vicegerent

The Panorama of Ecstasy

The Panorama of Anguish

Laylatul Mabeet المـبـيـت ليلةBrotherhood-in-Faith

Finally we quote the Quran:Finally we quote the Quran:

By the Token of Time By the Token of Time

Verily Man is in loss,Verily Man is in loss,

Except those who Except those who believe and do good believe and do good works, and exhort one works, and exhort one another to Truth and another to Truth and exhort one another to exhort one another to patience.patience.

FمنAح الر@ Fالله F م AسF حAمنF ب الر@ Fالله F م AسF ب

F حFيم Fالر@ حFيم الر@

FرAع?َصA Aع?َصAرFو?ال و?ال

F ا Fن@ F إ ا Fن@ رX ُِالُِالإ AسGخ ?فFي ل ان? رX نس? AسGخ ?فFي ل ان? نس?

F Fإ Gوا ُِالُِالإ و?ع?مFل Gوا آم?ن @ذFين? Gوا ال و?ع?مFل Gوا آم?ن @ذFين? ال?و?اص?وAا و?ت Fَح?اَتF ?و?اص?وAا الَص@ال و?ت Fَح?اَتF الَص@ال

FرA Fالَص@ب ب ?و?اص?وAا و?ت Aَح?ِّق# Fال AرF ب Fالَص@ب ب ?و?اص?وAا و?ت Aَح?ِّق# Fال ب

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