Early Life
Who was Ali ibn Abi Talib's (RA) father?
Abu Talib
How was Ali (RA) related to the Prophet ﷺ?
Cousin and son-in-law
What number caliph was Ali (RA)?
Fourth caliph
What was Ali (RA) known for in battle?
His courage and unmatched bravery
| At what age did Ali (RA) accept Islam?
~10 years old
Who did Ali (RA) marry?
Fatimah (RA), daughter of the Prophet ﷺ
Which major battle occurred during Ali's (RA) caliphate that involved other Muslim
Battle of the Camel or Battle of Siffin
What else, besides strength, was Ali (RA) famous for?
His deep knowledge and wisdom
Who raised Ali (RA) as a child?
Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
What were the names of Ali and Fatimah's (RA) sons?
Hasan and Husayn
Where did Ali (RA) move the capital of the caliphate?
Kufa, in present-day Iraq
What was Ali’s (RA) role in preserving Islamic law?
Gave wise judgments and was known for his fairness
Which tribe did Ali (RA) belong to?
Quraysh
What title did the Prophet ﷺ give Ali (RA)?
Asadullah – The Lion of Allah
What cause Ali (r) to pass away
He was stabbed by the extremists and dies from his injuries
What book is often attributed to Ali (RA) for his sermons, letters, and sayings?
Nahjul Balagha
What role did Ali (RA) play in the Prophet’s ﷺ migration (Hijrah)?
Slept in the Prophet’s bed to protect him
What important task did the Prophet ﷺ give Ali (RA) during the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah?
To write the terms of the treaty
Who opposed Ali (RA) during the first civil war (fitnah)?
Muawiyah ibn Abi Sufyan (RA)
After what battle did Ali (r) marry the prophets (saw) daughter
Battle of Badr