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On Which Islamic Date was Imam Ali (A.S) born? 

13th Rajab

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Where was Imam Ali (A.S) born?

Imam Ali (A.S) is the only person in the entire world who was born inside the Holy Kaabah.

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What were the names of some battles (Jangs) that Imam Ali (A.S) fought in and was especially known in?

Badr, Khandaq, Khaibar, Siffeen, Uhud, Nahrwaan, Hunayn ...

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What does Amir ul Momineen mean?

Commander of the Faithful

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Who was the third caliph before Imam Ali as

Uthman bin Affan

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When did Imam Ali (A.S) die? (Islamic Date)

Imam Ali (A.S) left this world on 21st Ramzan. 

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Who was the mother of Imam Ali (A.S) ?

Fatima bint Asad

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In which battle was Imam hurt because an arrow had entered his leg and how was the arrow removed?

Battle of Nahrwan, while in salah

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What does Bab e Madeenatul Ilm mean? 

the Door to the city of Knowledge

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Which city did Imam Ali as choose as the capital of his caliphate?

Kufa

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When was Imam Ali (A.S) appointed the successor of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and what was the event called?

Eid e Ghadir, which is on 18 Zhul Hujja

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Who was the wife of Imam Ali (A.S) ?

Bibi Fatima (SA)

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Explain the Battle of Uhud (Hint: Who ran way, who fought bravely etc.)

Umar ibn Khatab                             

Uthman ibn Affan

Abu Bakr 

mentioned in Surah Aal e Imran 152-153

Imam Ali as

Hazrat HYamza ra

Musaab Ibn Umair ra 

other companions 


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What does Mushkil Kusha mean? 

The solver of problems

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Name the first major battle Imam Ali as fought during his caliphate

Battle of Jamal (Battle of camel)
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When was Eid e Mubahila ?

24 Dhul Hujja

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Who was the Father of Imam Ali (A.S) ?

Hazrat Abu Talib ibn Abd ul Mutlib

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Name the fortress that Imam Ali as conquered during the Battle of Khyber

Qamus

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What does Asadullah mean?

The Lion of Allah

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What was Imam Ali as 's approach to wealth distribution as a caliph?

He distributed wealth equally among all muslims regardless of status or tribe

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In which battle did Imam Ali (A.S) split his enemy into 2 pieces. What was the enemy's name

In the battle of Khayber, Ali (A.S) split Marhab into 2 pieces.

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Who was the killer of Imam Ali (A.S), How did he kill Imam Ali (A.S) and how did Imam Ali (A.S) treat his killer?

Ibn Muljim struck Imam Ali (A.S) in the head with a sword full of poison while Imam Ali (A.S) was in sajdah for prayer. 3 days later, Imam Ali (A.S) passed away. Before the shahadat of Imam Ali (A.S) when Imam Ali (A.S) entered the masjid he woke up Ibn Muljim to remind him to pray and when after he was struck, Ibn Muljim was brought to Imam Ali after he was captured for murdering Imam Ali (A.S) Imam Ali offered Ibn Muljim (Sharbat) despite knowing he was the one who struck him with the poisonous sword.

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What tactics did Muawiya's army use to stop Imam Ali's (as) army from advancing during the battle of Siffeen?

They raised copies of Quran on spears to create confusion and halt the fighting

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What does Khayr al Bashar mean?

The best of Human Kind

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which famous letter written by Imam Ali as is considered a masterpiece of justiceand governance?

Letter to Malik e Ashtar

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