Life
- The title of the believer's book is love for___
- The carrier of my flag in this life and the Hereafter is__
- My Lord commanded me to close all the doors except the door of _____
- The truest believers are three: the believer during the time of Al Ya-Sin, the believer during the time of Pharaoh, and the best of all____
- Every prophet has an executor and inheritor, and my executor and inheritor is ___
- Embellish your gatherings by mentioning ____
Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (as)
Angel Jibreel called out this famous line in appreciation of Imam Ali's (as) bravery during the Battle of Uhud
لا فتى إلا علي ولا سيف إلا ذو الفقار
There is no man like Ali & no sword like Thulfiqar
Who usurped (usurp: take (a position of power or importance) illegally or by force) Imam Ali’s political leadership despite his divine appointment as the rightful caliph? Name all those who apply
Abu Bakr, Umar ibn al-Khattab, Othman ibn Affan
The Prophet (saws) stated that this person ‘the most wretched of people, from the first to the last’ and what is the reason?
Ibn Muljim (la) for killing Imam Ali (as)
What is Imam Ali’s (as) role on the Day of Judgment?
The Holy Prophet (S): O Ali, you are the distributor of Paradise and Hellfire on the Resurrection Day; you shall say to hell, ‘This one is yours, but this one is mine.’
The Holy Prophet (S) is reported to have said: When Almighty Allah shall gather the past and the last generations on the Resurrection Day and the Discriminating Bridge (Sirat ) shall be established on Hellfire, none shall be able to cross it unless one who has had a pass that is granted on account of one’s loyalty to the divinely ordained leadership of Ali ibn Abi Talib (as).
Imam Ali’s (as) brothers
Talib, Aqeel, Jaafar
Imam Ali (as) said this famous line during the Battle of _____ before killing _____, “ I am the one whom my mother named me _____”
Khaybar, Marhab, Haydar (Haydara)
When is Eid Al-Ghadeer (hijri date)?
18th Dhul Hijjah
As narrated from Jabir ibn Abdullah Al-Ansari, the great companion of the Holy Prophet(saws), he used to say,
“The only mark through which we would recognize the hypocrites (munafiqeen) was_____.”
“The only mark through which we would recognize the hypocrites was their hatred towards Ali ibn Abi Talib.”
2 notable sermons of Imam Ali (as) that displayed his irrefutable eloquence, extraordinary knowledge, and literary mastery
Sermon without alif; Sermon without dots
5 events in which Imam Ali (as) protected and/or supported Prophet Mohammed
**answers may vary***
Hijra
Battle of Uhud
Battle of Hunayn
Battle of Khaybar
“All of Islam has vs all of Kufr”
Battle of Khandaq
In Ziyara Jamia al-Kabeer, from Imam al-Hadi (as), there is a line which states “وَمَنْ حَارَبَكُمْ مُشْرِكٌ” (he who makes war against you is polytheist). Who fought against Imam Ali (as) in the following civil wars: Battle of Siffin, Battle of Jamel (Camel), and Battle of Nahrawan?
Muawiyah ibn Abu Sufyan, Aisha bint Abu Bakr, Khawarij
4 nicknames/titles of Imam Ali (as) attributed to him by the Holy Prophet (saws) that have wrongfully been attributed to others
Amir il Mu’mineen, Siddiq al-Akbar, Farooq al-A’tham, Saifallah
“I am the Siddiq al-Akbar (The Greatest Truthful) and I am the Farooq al-A’tham (The Greatest Distinguisher), and none shall claim these titles other than me, except a liar.” - Imam Ali (as)
Who said the following lines to Imam Ali (as):
“Speak, as you are the most knowledgeable and the most meritorious of them all.”
“By Allah, you are speaking the truth; I should be grateful to you in this world and in the Hereafter.”
"O Abu'l-Hasan! (Ali). I would not be a part of a community without you."
Umar ibn al-Khattab
4 supplications (duas) from Imam Ali (as
**answers may vary**
Dua Kumayl, Dua Sabah, Dua Mashlool, Dua Yastasheer, etc
From which wall of the Kaaba did Lady Fatima bint Asad enter to give birth to Imam Ali (as) and how long did she stay there?
Rukn al-Yemaani (The Yemeni Corner); 3 days
The Holy Prophet (S) said: “Each blow of Ali (a.s.) on the day of the Battle of _____ is better than all the worship acts of Jinn and men till Judgment Day.” Victory in this battle was achieved when Imam Ali (as) defeated _______, the leader of the enemy army, who no one dared come near, whose sister said “If anyone else had killed him, I would have mourned for him till eternity”
Khandaq (also known as Ahzaab); Amr Ibn Abde Widd
Name of the sermon, main point, & fill in the blank.
Imam Ali (as) said “Beware! By Allah, ______ dressed himself with it (the caliphate) and he certainly knew that my position in relation to it was the same as the position of the axis in relation to the hand-mill… Then I began to think whether I should assault or endure calmly the blinding darkness of tribulations wherein the grown up are made feeble and the young grow old and the true believer acts under strain till he meets Allah (on his death).
Sermon of Shaqshaqiya; Spoke out against the illegitimate government; the son of Abu Quhafa
The caliphate was usurped from Imam Ali (as) despite his divine appointment at Ghadir Khumm. He decided to endure and adopt patience for the sake of the Muslim Ummah.
“ I found that endurance thereon was wiser. So I adopted patience although there was pricking in the eye and suffocation in the throat” - Imam Ali (as)
Name 6 merits of Imam Ali (as) and give an example or scenario for each
**answers may vary**
Bravery: any and all battles during and after the Prophet's (saws)
Just/Fair: when he was the Caliph. Ruled justly over people (treasury, rights); letter to Malik
Generosity/Caring: gave his ring in salah as charity; feeding orphans
Knowledge: Gate to the city of Knowledge
Patience: was patient against those who oppressed him and his family
Devotion to Allah: killed in sujud; numerous supplications
2 Miracles of Imam Ali (as)
**(Khaybar is not accepted as an answer)
Salman al-Mohammadi’s funeral; from Madina to Madaen in a moment’s time
Bringing back the Sun
Knowledge of the future: told his companions like Maytham al-Tammar how they will be killed in complete detail
During his lifetime, the Prophet (saws) referred to Imam Ali(as) as his successor numerous times. When was the first time Imam Ali (as) was acknowledged as the Prophet’s successor?
Dawat al-asheera (Summoning of the family)
Almighty Allah has ordered me to invite you to this matter. Who will support me in this affair and he will be my brother, successor, and next-in-line amongst you?’ I was the youngest among them when I shouted, ‘O Messenger of Allah, I will be your supporter in this affair.’ Hence, the Holy Prophet grasped me from the neck and said, ‘This is truly my brother, successor, and next-in-line amongst you. So, you must listen to and obey him.’
What verse in the Quran mentions the Battle of Hunayn?
Surah al-Tawbah, 9:25
Allah has helped you on many occasions including the day of Hunayn. When you were happy with the number of your men who proved to be of no help to you and the whole vast earth seemed to have no place to hide you (from your enemies) and you turned back in retreat
لَقَدْ نَصَرَكُمُ ٱللَّهُ فِى مَوَاطِنَ كَثِيرَةٍۢ ۙ وَيَوْمَ حُنَيْنٍ ۙ إِذْ أَعْجَبَتْكُمْ كَثْرَتُكُمْ فَلَمْ تُغْنِ عَنكُمْ شَيْـًۭٔا وَضَاقَتْ عَلَيْكُمُ ٱلْأَرْضُ بِمَا رَحُبَتْ ثُمَّ وَلَّيْتُم مُّدْبِرِينَ
What event is referenced in Surah Baqarah, Aya 207?
Among men is he who sells himself to seek the pleasure of Allah; and Allah is Affectionate to the servants. (2:207)
وَمِنَ ٱلنَّاسِ مَن يَشْرِى نَفْسَهُ ٱبْتِغَآءَ مَرْضَاتِ ٱللَّهِ ۗ وَٱللَّهُ رَءُوفٌۢ بِٱلْعِبَادِ
Laylat al-Mabit; Imam Ali (as) sleeping in the Prophet (saws)’s bed
- revealed in honor of Imam Ali (as)
15 titles and/or nicknames of Imam Ali (as)
**answers may vary**
Amir il-Mu’mineen, Asadallah al-ghalib, Saifallah, Ya’sub al-Deen, Abu Turab, Abu al-Sibtain, Abu al-Hasanain, Al-Murtadha, Wali-allah, Wasi-allah, Karar, Ameen, Siddiq al-Akbar, Farooq al-A’tham, Haidar, Al-Quran al-Natiq, Habl allah al-mateen, Hujjat Allah, Sayid al-Arab, Rooh al-Nabi
Prophet ___ (pbuh) prepared Imam Ali’s grave before he was martyred. Imam Ali (as) said when they dig his grave, they would find ______ and a _____.
Prophet Nuh (pbuh); a white rock shining with light and a shield.
It is narrated that, before he passed away, Imam 'Ali (A) said that when they dug his grave, they would find a white rock shining with light and a shield, and that he should be buried by the shield. When the grave for Imam Ali (A) was dug, they found a white rock shining with light and a shield and on which was engraved: "This is one of the things which Nuh stored for 'Ali ibn Abi Talib