Childhood
How many Imams came after Imam Ali?
11
Which book contains the sayings of Imam Ali (AS), which show his wisdom and amazing character?
Nahj ul Balagha
Imam Ali (AS)
What is the relationship of Prophet Mohammad (pbuh) to Imam Ali (AS)?
(mention 2)
They are cousins, and Imam Ali is the Prophet's son-in-law
How did Imam Ali (A) die?
He was struck with a sword on his head as he was praying.
Where was Imam Ali born?
The holy Kaa'ba
Imam Ali (AS) was very pious. What does being pious mean?
To do what Allah (SWT) wants us to do and to leave what he doesn't wants us to do.
What is the name of the sword that the Imam used in his battles?
Dhulfiqar
What is the relationship of Prophet Mohammad (pbuh) to Imam Ali (AS)?
(mention 2)
They are cousins, and Imam Ali is the Prophet's son-in-law
Prophet Muhammad said I am leaving two things if you follow them you will not go astray. What are they?
The Quran and Ahlul Bayt
When Prophet Mohammad invited his relatives to his home and told them about Islam, who was the only one who offered to support him and continue his mission?
Imam Ali (AS)
What did Imam Ali do when a poor man entered the masjid asking for money while Imam Ali was praying?
Imam Ali gave him his ring and he continued praying.
What city was the capital/HQ during the Imam's khilaafah (caliphate)?
Kufa
What did Imam Ali (A) do the night the mushrekeen (unbelievers) were planning to kill prophet Mohammad (S)?
He slept in his bed and pretended to be him while the prophet was on his way from Makka to Madinah.
What was Imam Ali (a.s.) doing during the infamous Saqifah meeting?
The Imam was performing the burial rites of the Prophet.
Name at least two of Imam Ali's brothers.
Talib, Ja'ffar, Aqeel
Which companion of Imam Ali (a.s.) was taught a Dua that we usually recite Thursday nights and what is the dua's name?
Kumayl Ibn Ziyad Nakha'i.
Dua Kumayl
Who was the commander in chief of Imam Ali's army?
Maalik-e-Ashtar
What did prophet Muhammad (Saw) say about the knowledge of Imam Ali (A)?
He said: "I am the city of knowledge and Ali is the gate."
The khawarij were misguided people who thought they were obeying Allah (SWT). Why did Imam Ali fight them?
He fought them because they started killing innocent Muslims who didn't believe what they did.
At age 10, Imam Ali (AS) became the second person to:
Accept Islam (after hazrat Khadijah)
Imam Ali (as) is Ameerul momineen. What does this mean?
The leader of all momineen/ believers.
It what battle did Ayesha come out against Imam Ali(AS) claiming revenge for Uthman’s death?
Battle of Jamal/Camel
Recite one Hadith by prophet Mohammad (pbuh) about Imam Ali (AS)
" Ali is with the truth and the truth is with Ali."
"Ali is with the Quran and the Quran is with Ali."
Muawiya was the father of yazid, and for many years he fought Imam Ali (AS). What did he do to make people hate Imam Ali (AS)?
He ordered people in the mosques for many years to curse Imam Ali after every Friday prayer.