Companions of Imam Ali (as)
This companion is most famous for transmitting the supplication that bears his name.
Who is Kumayl ibn Ziyad?
Imam Ali (as) famously removed the gate of this fortress during battle.
What is Khaybar?
At this event, the Prophet (saw) declared, "For whoever I am his Maula, Ali is his Maula."
What is Ghadir Khumm?
This battle was the first major military victory of the Muslims.
What is the Battle of Badr?
This famous letter of Imam Ali (as) is considered one of the greatest documents on Islamic governance.
What is the Letter to Malik al-Ashtar?
This loyal servant accompanied Imam Ali (a.s.) and is often remembered for his unwavering devotion.
Who is Qanbar?
During this battle, Imam Ali (as) defeated Amr ibn Abd Wudd in single combat.
What is the Battle of Khandaq (Trench)?
This hadith compares Imam Ali's position to the Prophet (saw) with Harun's position to Musa.
What is Hadith al-Manzilah?
This event occurred before Ghadir Khumm but after the Conquest of Mecca.
What is the Farewell Hajj?
Following Ghadir, this companion is reported to have congratulated Imam Ali (as) saying, "Congratulations, O son of Abu Talib..."
Who is Umar ibn al-Khattab?
He was appointed governor of Egypt by Imam Ali (as) but was poisoned before reaching his destination.
Who is Malik al-Ashtar?
This battle occurred before the Conquest of Mecca and after Uhud.
What is the Battle of Khandaq?
Imam Ali (as) earned recognition for sleeping in the Prophet's bed during this famous night.
What is Laylat al-Mabit?
Imam Ali (as) earned recognition for sleeping in the Prophet's bed during this famous night.
What is Laylat al-Mabit?
The slogan "La hukma illa lillah" became associated with this group.
Who are the Khawarij?
This companion was martyred after refusing to curse Imam Ali (as).
Who is Hujr ibn Adi?
This battle immediately preceded the Battle of Nahrawan.
What is the Battle of Siffin?
The Verse of Tabligh is commonly associated with this event.
What is Ghadir Khumm?
The Verse of Tabligh is commonly associated with this event.
What is Ghadir Khumm?
According to many traditions, this prophet is buried near the shrine of Imam Ali (as) in Najaf.
Who is Prophet Nuh (as)?
After the death of his father, he was raised under the care of Imam Ali (as) and became one of his closest supporters.
Who is Muhammad ibn Abi Bakr?
The opponents in this battle were former supporters of Imam Ali (as) who later became known as the Khawarij.
What is the Battle of Nahrawan?
Immediately before declaring Imam Ali (as) as Mawla, the Prophet (saw) asked the believers this important question regarding his authority over them.
What is "Am I not more entitled over the believers than themselves?"
Immediately before declaring Imam Ali (as) as Mawla, the Prophet (saw) asked the believers this important question regarding his authority over them.
What is "Am I not more entitled over the believers than themselves?"
This companion of Imam Ali (as) foretold the manner of his own execution and was later crucified on a date-palm tree.
Who is Maytham al-Tammar?