WHI-Chap14-Ali
Ali
Ali was the son-in-law of the Holy Prophet, Muhammad. He was born in Mecca in about the year 600. He was allegedly born in the Ka'ba, making him the only person ever born in the holy sanctuary. He reigned over the Islamic caliphate from 656 to 661. He was the fourth of the "rightly guided" caliphs (which is what the first four successors of Muhammad are called). He was the first Imam of Shi'ism. He was one of the causes of the Sunni-Shia Split. His descendants and he are regarded by the Shi'ites as the sole descendants of Muhammad.[1]
Quotes
"My advice to you is to be conscious of Allah and steadfast in your religion. Do not yearn for the world, and do not be seduced by it. Do not resent anything you have missed in it. Proclaim the truth; work for the next world. Oppose the oppressor and support the oppressed."
"Fear Allah in matters concerning orphans. Attend to their nutrition and do not forget their interests in the middle of yours."
"Remain attached to the Quran. Nobody should surpass you in being intent on it, or more sincere in implementing it."
"Fear Allah in relation to your prayers. It is the pillar of your religion."[2]
