On that occasion Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم said, “Ali! Wouldn’t you like that status from me which was given to Hazrat Haroon (رضی اللہ عنہ) from Hazrat Musa (رضی اللہ عنہ) but there will be no prophet after me.”
Hazrat Ali (رضی اللہ تعالی عنہ) had by names Abu-Al-Hassan and Abu-Turab and titles Asad Allah Alghalib, Al-Haidar and Al-Murtaza. All these titles were given to him by Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم on different occasions. He was born after seven years of Aam-al-Feel and belonged to the most honourable family Banu Hashim of the Quraish clan. He was not only cusion of Holy Prophet صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم but also his sincere commrade and companion. In early childhood his father Hazrat Abu Talib (رضی اللہ تعالی عنہ) commended him to his nephew Holy Prophet صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم. He is ranked among the very first companions of Holy Prophet صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم and he was the first child to embrace Islam at age of eight or ten years. He also have the honour of migration. At the time of migration of Madina he reached to Madina in mid of Rabi-ul-awal after returning the depositions to people of Makkah as per command of Holy Prophet صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم. At the occasion of Mawakhat-e-Madina Holy Prophet صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم declared him religious brother of Hazrat Suhal bin Hanif Ansari (رضی اللہ تعالی عنہ). In Rajab 2nd Hijrah Holy Prophet صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم tied the knot of his dear daughter Hazrat Fatima (رضی اللہ تعالی عنہا) with Hazrat Ali (رضی اللہ تعالی عنہ). At that time age of Hazrat Ali (رضی اللہ تعالی عنہ) was 21 years or 24 years and age of Hazrat Fatima (رضی اللہ تعالی عنہا) was 16 years or 19 years. Hazrat Ali (رضی اللہ تعالی عنہ) was brave and fearless man; here are a few incidents of his bravery during wars.
Battle of Badar (2nd Hijrah): He killed two prominent leaders of Quraish named Walid bin Uqba and Shiba bin Rabia.
Battle of Ahad (3rd Hijrah): He was the leader of the right wing of the Islamic force and holded the flag after the martyrdom of Hazrat Maasab bin Umair (رضی اللہ تعالی عنہ). He fought bravely with Kuffar leader Abu Saeed bin Talha by accepting his offer of duel and bolted him down. He killed many infidels in that war along with the highly acclaimed leader of Kuffar named Abul Hakim. When there was a threat of defeat due to misunderstanding of the archers at the vale he was among the most adherent companions of the Holy Prophet S.A.W.W. When Holy Prophet S.A.W.W got wounded Hazrat Ali (رضی اللہ تعالی عنھم اجمعین) and Hazrta Talha (رضی اللہ تعالی عنہ) supported him. Hazrat Ali (رضی اللہ تعالی عنہ) brought water in the shield and Hazrat Fatima (رضی اللہ تعالی عنہا) dressed the wounds of Holy Prophet صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم.
Battle of Banu Nuzair (4th Hijrah): Hazrat Ali (رضی اللہ تعالی عنہ) represented the Islamic forces in this battle.
Battle of Moat/Khandaq (5th Hijrah): He killed the famous fighter Umro bin Ubdu of clan Banu Amir who was considered equal to one thousand fighters and he was also the leader of the troops to tether the oath breakers of the battle of Khandaq.
Pact of Hudabiyah (6th Hijrah): Hazrat Ali (رضی اللہ تعالی عنہ) had the honour of writing the pact of Hudabiyah and also signed it as a witness.
Battle of Khyber (7th Hijrah): The castle Hasan-a- Qamos among the twelve castles of Khyber proved difficult to conquer which was later conquered by Hazrat Ali. (رضی اللہ تعالی عنہ). In this battle a famous fighter Marhab was also knocked down by Hazrat Ali (رضی اللہ تعالی عنہ).
The Conquest of Makkah (8th Hijrah): Hazrat Ali (رضی اللہ تعالی عنہ) killed an infidel as per command of the Holy Prophet صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم and the same year in the battle of Hunain during sudden attack of Banu Hawazan he fought with bravery.
Battle of Tabook (8th Hijrah): Holy Prophet صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم forbade Hazrat Ali (رضی اللہ تعالی عنہ) to participate in this battle and ordered him to stay at Madina Munawara due to some domestic matters and administrative issues. He obeyed the orders whole heartedly despite of the intense desire to participate in the battle. At that occasion Holy Prophet صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم said, “Ali! Wouldn’t you like that status from me which was given to Hazrat Haroon (رضی اللہ تعالی عنہ) from Hazrat Musa (رضی اللہ تعالی عنہ) but there will be no prophet after me.”
Hajj (9th Hijrah): Holy Prophet صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم sent Hazrat Ali (رضی اللہ تعالی عنہ) to make some important announcements. This Hajj was performed in the leadership of Hazrat Abu Bakar (رضی اللہ تعالی عنہ).
Hajjatul Wida: At that occasion Holy Prophet صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم slaughtered sixty three camels by himself and the remaining were slaughtered by Hazrat Ali (رضی اللہ تعالی عنہ). In Mina he acted as messenger to deliver the speeches of Holy Prophet صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم to the crowd.
After the death of Holy Prophet صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم he was appointed as the leader of the troop to stop the division of the crop taxes by Hazrat Abu Bakar Saddique (رضی اللہ تعالی عنہ). Hazrat Umer Farooq (رضی اللہ تعالی عنہ) kept him retained on all his existing ranks and titles and also gave him new prominent responsibilities like Qazi. Hazrat Usman Ghani (رضی اللہ تعالی عنہ) also retained all positions of Hazrat Ali (رضی اللہ تعالی عنہ). All decisions and judgements regarding Hudood were used to take place in court of Hazrat Ali (رضی اللہ تعالی عنہ). The compilation of Quran was also done according to his suggestions and instructions. After the martyrdom of Hazrat Usman Ghani (رضی اللہ تعالی عنہ) in 35th Hijrah Hazrat Ali (رضی اللہ تعالی عنہ) was selected as the fourth caliph by consent of all Sahabas (رضی اللہ تعالی عنہ). He kept on following the policies of his earlier caliphs. On the third day of his caliphate he exiled the conspirators from Madina by rescinding their ill wishes. They turned into revengeful enemies and fought many battles with Muslims. In battle of Nehrowan the exiled had to bear a great loss so they conspired about murder of Hazrat Ali (رضی اللہ تعالی عنہ) and this task was assigned to Abdul Rehman bin Muljim. On 17th Ramadan 40th Hijrah he attacked on head of Hazrat Ali (رضی اللہ تعالی عنہ) in Fajar prayer. Hazrat Ali (رضی اللہ تعالی عنہ) got seriously injured and passed away after three days. His caliphate period was four years and nine months.
At the time of his burial his elder son Hazrat Hassan (رضی اللہ تعالی عنہ) said, “O people, such a man has departed us to whom no one from forthcoming can lead and no one from previous can equalize in knowledge. Holy Prophet صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم used to give him the flag of Islam and he always brought victory to it. He has not left gold and silver to his heirs but 700 dirhams from his monthly stipend.”
Dear Readers: This is a trivial example of piety of Hazrat Ali (رضی اللہ تعالی عنہ) but on the other hand he was so generous that he used to donate forty thousand dinars annually in terms of Zakat. May Allah Almighty grant ability to every Muslim to follow the golden rules of life of Hazrat Ali (رضی اللہ تعالی عنہ) . Thank you
