Morning Reminder. Tuesday 5th day of Muharram. We continue our studies about the companions of the Prophet who became Leaders of Islam. The 4th Leader was ALI IBN ABI TALIB (R.A). This is only a summary of the life of Ali ibn Abi Talib RA and does not cover all the points of his life story. It is not intended to be a biography, but rather a glimpse of the main incidents of his life so that we can get an idea of his character. It has been reported by various sources that he was born inside the Kabah. His full name was Ali ibn Abi Talib ibn Abdul Mutalib. He was the paternal cousin of the Prophet S.A.W and shared a grandfather with him in Abdul-Mutalib ibn Hakim. His father was Abi Talib, the full brother of Abdullah, the father of the Prophet S.A.W. After the death of Abdul Mutalib, Alis father, Abu Talib, became the chief of the clan. Alis lineage to the Prophet S.A.W is exceptional for not only is he the Prophets cousin, he was also adopted into the Prophets household when he was young. He was subsequently bestowed the title of brother by the Prophet upon migration to Medina as he undertook to care for his welfare. Soon after Ali became the Prophets son-in-law when he married Fatimah after the Battle of Badr. She bore him two sons Al-Hasan and Al-Husayn May Allah be please with them, and a daughter Umm Kulthoom (R.A). Other than being the close to the companions of the Prophet S.A.W, Ali RA, also fostered close ties to Umar RA, when Ali gave his daughter Umm Kulthoom to him. It is also evident that he held a high position in Umars eyes for he was one of the six companions of the Prophet to be nominated as Caliph upon Umars death. Simplicity was the key to Alis existence. He was brought up in a simple and spare surrounding while he was in the Prophets household and he continued doing so when he married Fatimah. They lived on basic food like milk, barley bread and some vegetables although at times had to go without food for days. When Ali RA, became a Caliph, he maintained the same austere lifestyle. Also keeping his meals simple, he usually said that a Caliph was entitled to two dishes, one for his family and the other for the poor. Despite being poor and living a easy life, Ali R.A, would never let any poor man at the door leave disappointed. Such was his generosity that once, after he worked at a barley field to earn some grain, he ended up not consuming any of it as he had generously spared the portions to a beggar, an orphan and a prisoner, all three having asked him for food. Bravery was second nature to Ali RA, for he had fought valiantly at battles and emerged victorious, earning the title of the Lion of Allah. Allahu Akbar. He was a party to all the battles fought with the Prophet S.A.W at the helm except for one. As with all the Rightly Guided Caliphs and noble companions, Ali RA, was educated on the basis of the Noble Quran, their teacher being the master of all mankind, Muhammad S.A.W. The verses that Ali RA, heard directly from the Prophet impacted the formation of his character. It was apparent that the words had illuminated his heart and transformed his mind and soul to become pure in faith and action. Ali RA, memorized the Quran by heart and was considered to be among the top interpreters who knew every verse, line and meaning. It was narrated that Ali RA, had said: By Allah, no verse of the Quran was revealed but I know why it was revealed, when it was revealed and to whom it was revealed. My Lord has blessed me with a deep understanding and an eloquent, truthful tongue. Allahu Akbar. Ali RA, was always keen to teach the Noble Quran and the teachings of the Prophet S.A.W to people. He found the necessity to teach the true rulings of Islam and train the believers to follow it. As a constant companion of the Prophet S.A.W from a very young age, he was also well versed in the Prophets S.A.W sayings (Hadiths). THE HIJRAH (MIGRATION) AND AFTER. Because of the oppression and tyranny endured by the Muslims in Mecca, the Prophet SAW requested his companions and the Muslims to seek refuge by migrating. First, he directed a group to Abyssinia, where the ruler was known to be just in allowing the freedom of religion. The Prophet SAW remained in Mecca and Ali did not leave his side and tried his best to defend him. Then the Prophet SAW and his Companions decided to migrate to Yathrib (now known as Medina) to seek protection and help and more importantly spread the word of Islam. Nearly all the Muslims in Mecca had migrated in secret with the exception of a handful, namely the Prophet SAW and his close companions Abu Bakr, Ali, Suhayb and Zaid bin Haritha. Meanwhile the Quraish chiefs were beginning to despair of the failed attempts at hindering the Prophet SAW in continuing his call to Islam and spreading the word of Allah. When the Prophet SAW was decreed by Allah to migrate to Yathrib, he secretly left with Abu Bakr. Ali was ordered to remain in Mecca as he, known for his honesty and trust-worthiness, was entrusted with the precious belongings of some non-believers in Mecca. One night forty young men from various clans of the Quraish were called upon to surround the Prophets SAW home to have a share in killing him. However the Angel Jibreel AS brought him news of this and conveyed the order made by Allah to migrate to Yathrib. At midnight the Prophet SAW left his home with Abu Bakr. He requested Ali to sleep in his bed, covering himself with the Prophets SAW blanket. By the grace of Allah, the Prophet SAW had escaped without the young men realizing that he had left. When the men decided to enter the house to kill the Prophet SAW, they removed the blanket to discover Ali instead. He was willing to sacrifice himself for the life of the Prophet S.A.W. Ali RA, was tortured but released after some time. Soon after he delivered all properties that had been kept with the Prophet S.A.W on trust to their owners and left Mecca to Yathrib (Madina). To be continued in shaa Allah. May Allah grant us the eemaan and eid us to be like the companions of the Prophet who were full of eemaan and loved each other for Allah sake. May Allah grant us Jannat to meet them all. Aameen.
Posted on: Tue, 28 Oct 2014 07:16:16 +0000
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