Facts
What are the names of Imam Ali's [AS] mother, father, grandfather, and known wife? and what is his relationship to Prophet Muhammad [SA]?
Mother: Fatima Bint Asad
Father: Abu Talib
Grandfather: Abd Al-Muttalib
Wife: Sayeda Fatima Al-Zahra
Imam Ali [AS] is the cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet [SA]
Bonus Question: Has anyone in your group visited the Holy Shrine of Imam Ali [AS] in Najaf, Iraq?
If yes: Salawat
If not: Salawat and dua for all of us Inshallah to visit the Holy Shrine of Imam Ali [AS].
Who revealed the verse of Tabligh to Prophet Muhammad [SA]?
Angel Gabriel. He was sent to deliver the verse of Tabligh to Prophet Muhammad [SA] to proclaim the important message of appointing Imam Ali [AS] as a Wali after Prophet Muhammad [AS].
True or False: Imam Ali [AS] died fighting in a battle.
False, he was struck with a poisoned sword by Abd Al-Rahman ibn Muljam Al-Murdani during Fajr prayer performing the sujood at the Kufa Mosque.
Who was the first person to touch the sword of Zulfiqar after Angel Gabriel brought it down to earth?
Prophet Muhammad [SA] then it was passed on to Imam Ali [AS] and the rest of Imams. It is believed that the sword is now in the possession of the 12th Imam, Imam Mehdi [AS].
Where and when was Imam Ali [AS] born? Give Exact location and date.
Also, when and where did he pass away? Give Exact day and location.
1. 13th of Rajab and he was born inside the Ka'aba, Mecca.
2. He was struck on the 19th of Ramadan at Masjid (Mosque) Al-Kufa, Iraq, but he passed away on the 21st and was buried in Najaf, Iraq.
Who was Imam Ali's [AS] servant and close companion?
Qanbar
When is the day of eid Al-Ghadir?
18th of Dhu Al-Hijjah
True or False: Imam Ali [AS] did not participate in the battle of Tabuk
True, he stayed in Medina at the Prophet's command in order to protect the city in the Prophet's (a) absence against the plots of the hypocrites.
Multiple Choice: On his last day of Ramadan, Imam Ali ate ______ for iftar.
A. Spoiled yogurt
B. Bread and crushed salt grains
C. Some barley bread
B. Bread and crushed slat grains
Give at least 5 titles/names that Imam Ali [AS] is known for.
Amir Al-Mu'minin, Ya'sub al-Din wa l-Muslimin, Haydar, al-Murtada, Qasim al-Nar wa l-Janna, Sahib al-Liwa', al-Siddiq al-Akbar, al-Faruq, Mubir al-Shirk wa l-Mushrikin, Qatil al-Nakithin wa al-Qasitin wa al-Mariqin, Mawla al-Mu'minin, Shabih Harun, Nafs al-Rasul, Aakh al-Rasul, Zawj al-Batul, Sayf Allah al-Maslul, Amir al-Barara, Qatil al-Fajara, Dhu l-Qarnayn, al-Hadi, Sayyid al-'Arab, Kashshaf al-Kurab, al-Da'i, al-Shahid, Bab al-Madina, al-Wali, al-Wasi, Qadi Din Rasul Allah, Munjiz Wa'dih, al-Naba' al-'Azim, al-Siraṭ al-Mustaqim, and al-Anza' al-Batin.
Who called Imam Ali [AS] Abu Turab?
What did Imam Ali's [AS] mother use to call him? Provide specific name.
1. Prophet Muhammad [SA]
2. Hayder
What is the meaning of this saying by Prophet Muhammad on the day of Ghadir, "man kuntu maulah fa hatha 'Aleeyun maula, Allahumma walee man walah wa 'adee man 'adaa, wansur man nasarah wa khdhul man khadhalah"?
Hadith of the Walaya: "O God! Befriend and be the wali of anyone who loves Ali [AS] and considers him as his wali; be the enemy of anyone who is his enemy; and assist anyone who assists him and abandon anyone who abandons him. " All Muslims, men and women, were ordered to pledge to Imam Ali [AS].
Who were the first 3 fighters chosen by Prophet Muhammad [SA] to start the battle of Badr?
Imam Ali [AS], Hamza ibn Abd Al-Muttalib, and Obeidah ibn Al Harith
How many companions of Prophet Muhammad [SA] participated in the battle of Badr? Approximately how many enemy soldiers did they face? and did the battle end up in a win or loss?
1. 313 companions
2. They faced 1000 soldiers
3. The battle of Badr ended up in a victory even though the Muslims were outnumbered and under-equipped.
Mention the names of Imam Ali's [AS] children from Sayeda Fatima Al-Zahra [AS]. Who was Fatima bint Hazam (Umm Al-Banin) and who are her children? **Double points if you can mention why she asked to be called Umm Al-Banin.
Sayeda Fatima [AS] Children: Al-Hasan, Al-Hussain, Zaynab Al-Kubra, Zaynab Al-Sughra (Umm Kulthum), and Al-Muhsin.
Umm Al-Banin was also of Imam Ali's [AS] wives and their children were Al-Abbas, Jafar, Uthman, and Abdallah. She asked Imam Ali [AS] to be called by Umm Al-Banin because she didn't want Al-Hasan, Al-Hussain, Zaynab, and Umm Kulthum to feel sad when they hear their mother's name.
Imam Ali [AS] had 2 sisters, what are their names?
Fakhitah bint Abi Talib, also known as Hind and better known as Umm Hani
Jumanah bint Abi Talib
Why did Prophet Muhammad [SA] decide to do the Walaya in Ghadir Khumm rather than on the mountain of Arafat, even though there were more Muslims doing Hajj and visiting Arafat mountain?
Because the verse of Tabligh was delivered when he was in Ghdir Khumm and not Arafat mountain. Also, the pond of Ghadir Khumm branches off to the people of Madina, Iraq, and Egypt.
Did Imam Ali [AS] fight alongside Prophet Muhammad [SA] during the battles of Saraya?
No, Saraya means secretive in Arabic. So, these were the kind of battles where Prophet Muhammad [SA] sent a group led by his companions but he didn't participate in them.
In which speech did Prophet Muhammad [SA] say "O Ali whoever kills you has (in fact) killed me..."?
Prophet Muhammad [SA] said this during the Ramadan speech
Imam Ali [AS] was known as the Father of orphans because he cared for orphaned children like they were his own children. Can you explain the hadith or tell the story that explains where the title came from?
An Iranian man brought some honey and figs to Imam Ali [AS] in Kufa and the Imam ordered for all the orphans to be gathered and brought to him. He allowed them to eat directly from the honey jars, and he also poured honey into pots to be distributed among people. The people complained to him about why he allowed the orphans to eat directly from the jars, and he said "I am the father of the orphans" and he allowed them to do so, so that they never feel like orphans deprived of a father."
Several verses of the Quran were revealed about the virtues of Imam Ali [AS], provide one virtue that was mentioned in the Quran. **Double the points if you know which sura it is from or recite the verse.
1. Al-Mubahala: a meeting between Prophet Muhammad [SA] + his family and a Christian delegation where Muhammad invoked a curse attempting to reveal who was lying about their religious differences. This was from sura Aal Imran verse 61.
2. Al-Tathir (التَّطهير): This was revealed to Prophet Muhammad [AS] after he was covering his Ali [AS], Fatima [AS], Al-Hassan [AS], and Al-Hussain [AS] (Ashab Al-Kisa) with his cloak. This was from sura Al-Ahzab verse 33.
3. Al-Mawadda: This is where Prophet Muhammad [SA] considers the reward of nothing except for the love of Ahl Al-Bayt [AS]. This is from sura Al-Shura verse 23.
The Walaya involved the pledge of men and women to Imam Ali [AS]. To pledge, the men gave a handshake the Imam [AS], but how did the women pledge?
Prophet Muhammad chose a halal modest way for the women to pledge using a bucket of water. Imam Ali [AS] would submerge his hand on one side and a woman would submerge her hand on the other side and she would say the pledge.
How many battles did Imam Ali [AS] fight alongside with the Prophet [AS]? **Double the points if you can list the names of the battles.
1. Battel of Badr
2. Battle of Uhud
3. Battle of Khandaq
4. Battle of Khaybar
5. Battle of Hunayn
6. Conquest of Mecca
Imam Ali [AS] said: "If the cover was revealed to me, I would not have increased with certainty." What did he mean by this saying?
In this saying, Imam Ali [AS] was talking about how strong his faith in Allah is and how if the realities were revealed to him, his faith in Allah would not change.