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	Ali - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Ali was born in Mecca, in the Hejaz region of northern Arabia, sometime around 599 CE (the year is an approximation only).
		Ali's father, Abu Talib, was a member of the powerful tribe of the Quraysh, and an uncle to the young Muhammad.
		The capital of the province of Syria, Damascus, was held by Mu'awiyah, the governor of Syria and a kinsman of Uthman, Ali's slain predecessor.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Imam_Ali (2305 words)

	Encyclopedia: Imam Ali Mosque
		The Imam Ali Mosque, also known as Meshed Ali or the Tomb of Ali, is a mosque located in Najaf, Iraq.
		Because Ali was also Muhammad's cousin, he is considered by Shiite tradition to be the first legitimate caliph, and the first Imam.
		The Shia Imam is considered by the Shia sect of Islam to be the rightful successor to Muhammad, and is similar to the Caliph in Sunni Islam.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Imam-Ali-Mosque (1526 words)

	The Imams (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Imam Sajjad (Ali ibn Husayn entitled Zayn al-'abedin and Sajjad) was the son of the third Imam and his wife, the queen among women, the daughter of Yazdigird the king of Persia.
		Imam Ja'far ibn Muhammad Al-Sadiq, the son of the fifth Imam, was born in 83/702.
		Imam Musa ibn Ja'far Kazim, the son of the sixth Imam, was born in 128/744 and was poisoned and martyred in prison in 183/799.
	www.ummah.net /khoei/imam.htm (9467 words)

	Imam Ali Mosque
		In the middle of the city there is the Shrine of the Imam Ali Ibn Abi Talib [cousin of the Prophet] with its resplendent golden dome and minarets.
		In 1991, Saddam damaged the Imam Ali Mosque because most of the people who rebelled and were part of the uprising against Saddam Hussain's government, were hiding in that mosque and they were taking it as a place of leadership.
		Fighting around the Shrine of Imam Ali was intense during early August 2004, and the guerrillas used the nearby cemetery as their main staging point.
	www.globalsecurity.org /military/world/iraq/an-najaf-imam-ali.htm (725 words)

	Imam
		In the standard interpretation, being imam is not having a profession, nor is it a qualification: The imam is imam only as long as he is leading the prayer.
		The imam is the only one who fully understands all aspects of Islam, he is infallible and the only one who can give interpretations of the Koran and the hadiths.
		After the 4th imam (dead in 712 or 713 CE), one group meant that Zayd was the rightful new imam, and from this the Zaydis came.
	i-cias.com /e.o/imam.htm (859 words)

	Imam Ali (A.S) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Numerous prophetic hadlths have been transmitted in Sh;'ism concerning the description of the Imams, their number, the fact that they are all of the Quraysh and of the Household of the Prophet, and the fact that the promised Mahdi; is among them and the last of them.
		Amir al-Mu'minin, 'Ali (upon whom be peace) was the son of Abu Talib, the Shaykh of the Banu Hashim.
		Therefore, 'Ali was the first man in Islam to accept the faith and is the first among the followers of the Prophet to have never worshipped other than the One God.
	www.hadith.net /english/ahl-al-bayt/emam-1.htm (2500 words)

	The Quran Compiled by Imam Ali (AS)
		It is reported that Imam Ali recited the latter part of the following verse of Quran: "And when Allah took a Covenant from the People of the Book to clarify it to mankind and not to hide its (clarification); but they threw it away behind their backs and purchased with it some miserable gain!
		As one example, Imam al-Baqir (AS) complained about the situation of the Muslims and their corrupt rulers, and said: "One of the manifestations of their rejecting the Book (of Allah behind their backs) (see Quran 2:101) is that they have fixed its words.
		The Quran which was compiled by Imam Ali (excluding the commentaries) and the Quran that is in the hand of people today, are identical in terms of words and sentences.
	www.al-islam.org /encyclopedia/chapter8/4.html (1403 words)

	Moral Stories2 of Imam Ali (A.S.): IT IS A PART OF ISLAMIC OCCASIONS NETWORK
		One Day a Jewish person came to Imam Ali (A.S.), thinking that since Ali thinks he is too smart, I'll ask him such a tough question that he won't be able to answer it and I'll have the chance to embarrass him in front of all the Arabs.
		Imam Ali (A.S.) was called for and the case detailed to him.
		Imam Ali (A.S.) declared that the mother with the heavier milk was the mother of the boy and the lighter milk was that of the girl's mother.
	www.ezsoftech.com /stories/imamali2.asp (766 words)

	\| Victory News Magazine \| The Holy Shrine Of Imam Ali ('a) in Najaf \| (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Besides the Shrine of Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib ('a), which is the focus of the city, there exist graves of other prophets of Allah - the grave of Prophet Adam ('a) and the grave of Prophet Noah ('a).
		Imam ('a)'s shrine is located in the centre of the city.
		Imam ('a)'s words live on in our books and our lives - the Nahjul Balagha - a compilation of his lectures, letters and sayings - still mesmerizes its readers to this day whether the reader is a Muslim or not.
	www.victorynewsmagazine.com /HolyShrineImamAliANajaf.htm (1514 words)

	Imam Ali Mosque -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		On May 24, 2004, unidentified (Used as a bond in masonry or for covering a wall) mortar fire, in which U.S. forces were not involved, hit the shrine, damaging gates which lead to the tomb of Imam Ali.
		On August 23, at least 15 explosions, many sounding like (Large but transportable armament) artillery shells, rocked the area, as (Shell containing lead pellets that explodes in flight) shrapnel fell in the courtyard of the gold-domed mosque and gunfire echoed through the alleyways.
		The fighting was eventually ended by a peace agreement; although the neighboring buildings suffered considerable damage, the mosque itself suffered only superficial damage from stray bullets and shrapnel.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/i/im/imam_ali_mosque.htm (381 words)

	Najaf, Iraq
		The shrine of Imam Ali is enclosed in a mosque in the city center named Al-Haidariya Shrine with resplendent golden dome made of 7,777 tiles of pure gold and two 35 meters high golden minarets each made of 40,000 gold tiles.
		Historians say that the tomb of Imam Ali was first discovered around 750 AD (139 AH) by Dawood Bin Ali Al-Abbas, then built by Azod Eddowleh in 977; that it was burnt later and rebuilt by the Seljuk Malek Shah in 1086, and rebuilt yet again by Ismail Shah, the Safawid, in about 1500.
		The facade of Ali's tomb, seen from the main or northern gateway, is richly beautiful- the gold tiles have darkened handsomely with age.
	www.atlastours.net /iraq/najaf.html (535 words)

	A Biographical Profile of Imam Ali (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Imam Ali (a) had a very soft corner in his heart for the old, the weak, the disabled and the poor and children were always his favourites.
		Imam Ali (a) by the orders of the Prophet, stayed three days at Mecca and handed back all the articles which were entrusted to the Holy Prophet (s) for safe custody, mostly by his enemies, secured their receipts.
		Usama dug the grave in the house of Ummul Momineen Ayesha.
	www.geocities.com /Tokyo/Spa/7220/imam-ali.html (22311 words)

	Shia News \| Articles: Islam \| 206 sayings of Imam Ali Ibne AbuTalib (AS) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		When Imam Ali, marching at the head of his army towards Syria, reached Ambar, the landlords of the place came out to meet him in zeal of their love, faithfulness and respect, no sooner had they seen Imam Ali they got down from their horses and started running in front of him.
		Imam Ali was following a funeral and as it was passing along a road, somebody laughed loudly (a sign of discourtesy and lack of manner).
		Imam Ali heard someone abusing and blaming the world and said to him, "O you, who are blaming the world, who have been allured and enticed by it, and have been tempted by its false pretenses.
	www.shianews.com /hi/articles/islam/0000128.php (8222 words)

	IMAM ALI (AS)
		Imam Ali (AS) (who was not present when this discussion took place) met the Jew as he was leaving town.
		Imam Ali (AS) was the only one, after the Prophet's death, to declare publicly to the Muslim Community "Isaluni abla ma tistaffiduni" - "Ask me, before you lose me".
		Imam Ali (AS) greeted him and asked him whether there was water near his residence that would quench the thirst of his soldiers.
	www.aljaafaria.com /aljaafaria-old/imamali.html (3455 words)

	Why Is Najaf So Holy? - Because of the man who's buried in Ali's tomb. By Brendan I. Koerner
		Ali eventually did become Islam's fourth caliph, succeeding the murdered Uthman in 656.
		So Ali had requested that, when he died, he be buried not in his capital of Kufa but rather in neighboring Najaf.
		That shrine, the Meshed Ali, soon attracted pilgrims and clerics, and the city became the pre-eminent center of Shiite scholarship.
	www.slate.com /id/2099573 (593 words)

	Moral Stories5 of Imam Ali (A.S.): IT IS A PART OF ISLAMIC OCCASIONS NETWORK
		There was a fierce fight until at last Imam Ali (AS) threw Amr down onto the ground and mounted his chest ready to kill him.
		Qambar told Imam Ali (AS) that it would look better if he wore the nicer shirt as he was the leader of the Muslims while Qambar himself was only a servant.
		Imam Ali (AS) answered that Qambar should wear the nicer shirt because he was younger and so it would suit him better; but more importantly Imam (AS) told him that he was a guide for the Muslims and so had to set a good example for them by leading a simple life.
	www.ezsoftech.com /stories/imamali5.asp (1656 words)

	Imam Ali(A) - Our First Imam - islamicdigest.net (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		In return, the Prophet blessed Imam Ali (AS) and said, "From now on you are my helper, my Wazeer and the Khaliph after me on Earth." History bears witness that all his life Imam Ali (AS) fulfilled this pledge and supported the Prophet of Islam in his mission.
		On the famous night of the migration of the Prophet (SAW) from Mecca to Medina, when 40 swordsmen were preparing to murder the Holy Prophet (SAW), Imam Ali (AS) occupied the Prophet's bed while the Prophet, on instructions from Allah (SWT), escaped their evil intentions in the darkness of the night.
		In Medina Imam was always with the Prophet and his presence was felt at every battle that was fought to defend Islam: Badr, Ohad, Khandaq, Khayber, Honain were all fought and won under the command of Imam Ali (AS).
	www.islamicdigest.net /v61/content/view/1639/39 (358 words)

	Sayings of Imam Ali (AS) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		In the 40th year of Hijri, in the early hours of the morning of 19th Ramadhan, Imam Ali (AS) was struck with a poisoned sword by the Kharijite Ibn Muljim (may the curse of Allah be upon him) while leading prayers in the Masjid of Kufa.
		Then they asked Imam Ali: 'And who are the dead, O Commander of the believers?' He replied: 'Every slave who follows his desires.'
		Imam Ali (as) wrote to Salman al Farsi (ra) : To continue, surely, the likeness of this world is that of a snake: it is soft to touch, and deadly poisonous.
	www.shia.org /sayings.html (1521 words)

	The Life of the Commander of the Faithful
		(This part gives) an account of the Commander of the faithful, peace be on him, the first of the Imams of the belicvers, of the rulers (wulat) of the Muslims and of God's (appointed) successors in religion after the Apostle of God, the truthful one and the trusted one, Muhammad b.
		Thus he (the Prophet) required for him (Ali), through laying down obedience to him and his authority (over them), the same authority as he had over them, and which he made them acknowledge and which they did not deny.
		God made Abraham the "Imam" or the "Leaders of men", while Imam Ali (as) was the Imam of all creation, men and Jinnis
	www.al-islam.org /masoom/bios/1stimam.html (2442 words)

	Imam Ali
		The year 1379 was blessed with the honored name of Imam Ali (a.s)...
		The Year 1380 must also be known and recognised with the same name In this year we must strive and try our hardest not only to do cultural and scientific deeds, but to improve our behavior and actions.
		We must especially improve our social matters and ever more important government matters, trying to be close in our practices to our Imam Ali (a.s).
	www.imamalinet.net /en/indexe.htm (98 words)

	Shiites (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The legitimacy of this claim, as initially envisioned by Ali's supporters, was based on Muhammad's alleged designation of Ali as his successor, Ali's righteousness, and tribal customs, given his close relation to the Prophet.
		Ali's right passed with his death in 661 to his son Hasan, who chose not to claim it, and after Hasan's death, to Husayn, Ali's younger son.
		The 12th Imam is considered to be the only legitimate and just ruler, and therefore no political action taken in his absence can be fruitful.
	www.infoplease.com /ce6/society/A0844916.html (637 words)

	Institute for Islamic Culture and Thought (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The Ensyclopedia of Imam Ali (PBUH) is a collection Imam Ali’s personality, tradition and thoughts which has been compiled into 13 volumes of 6000 pages.
		This work was recognized as the best religious research in Iran and nowadays it is a candidate to receive the award of being the best religious research in international societies.
		This work is mostly based on intellectual discussions, but realizing the necessity of becoming acquainted with the historical background of the intellectual aspects of the subjects, the history, traditions, and the events of the time of Imam Ali (AS) and the later period, one volume lists the various resource books referenced and relevant bibliographies.
	www.islamic-iict.org /iict_en.asp?category=03 (582 words)

	The Imam Ali Home Page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The purpose of this web-site is to prompt Sunni-Shia debate and discussion in the context of which sect is the saviour sect.
		The Role of Holy Imams (a.s) in the Revival of Religion.
		268 KB The Role of Holy Imams (a.s) in the Revival of Religion.
	www.rammahi.com /soa/main.htm (418 words)

	['Aalim Network QR] Silence of Imam Ali(AS)- Follow-up
		Greeting of Allah be upon Muhammad and the pure members of his House \ _______________________________________________________________________\ Salaamun alaykum, The follow-up question below on the marriage of the daughter of Imam Ali (AS) to Omar was answered by Mohammed Soleiman-Peneh.
		However this by no means takes way from the value of the Shia Encyclepedia which is a great work and I have relied on it in many cases (may God rewards those responsible for it's compiling).
		Having said this, I like to call your attention to the fact that in my response I intended to argue that even in the case of such marriage it cannot be used as a sign of agreement of Imam Ali (AS) with Omar's Khilafa.
	al-islam.org /organizations/AalimNetwork/msg00168.html (416 words)

	Encyclopedia article on Imam Ali Mosque [EncycloZine] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		It is venerated as a holy site by Muslims, particularly Shiites, most of whom believe that Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib, the son-in-law of the Prophet Mohammad and the fourth caliph, is buried there.
		Early U.S. reports that al-Qaeda was involved were quickly amended, though it is thought the blast was the work of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi.
		In August 2004, an ongoing battle between combined U.S. and Iraqi forces, and the Islamist al-Mahdi Army of Muqtada al-Sadr, damaged two of the minarets of the mosque in which al-Sadr's forces have taken refuge.
	encyclozine.com /Imam_Ali_Mosque (512 words)

	Imam Ali Foundation - London
		We are the liaison office of His Eminence Ayatollah Al-Sayyid Ali Al-Seestani (may God grant him a long life) in Europe and USA.
		Imam Ali (a.s) said: Conceit is a barrier to progress andimprovement.
		Copyright © 2005 Imam Ali Foundation - London.
	www.najaf.org /english (1099 words)

	Imam Ali ibn Abu Talib (AS) - Amir-ul-Mo'mineen (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Imam Ali ibn Abu Talib (AS) - Amir-ul-Mo'mineen
		Born - Friday 13th of Rajab, in the Holy Ka'ba
		Here Are some Resources relating to Imam Ali (A.S.)
	www.shia.org /ImamAli.html (86 words)

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