Ali

Ali ibn Abi Talib (‘Alī ibn Abī Ṭālib) () (Approximately March 17, 599 – January 28, 661) was an early Islamic leader. He was the fourth Sunni caliph and the first Shia Imam.

Ali was Muhammad's cousin. He married Muhammad's daughter, Fatimah, and so became Muhammad's son-in-law. He was one of the earliest Muslims. Ali was assassinated and Mu'awiya replaced him.

Since Ali stated that his body should remain a secret, his followers tied his body on a white camel and went towards what is now northern Afghanistan. Before being assassinated, Ali had reportedly given instructions to bury his body at the spot that the camel would die. At Balkh, the white camel diedé and Ali was buried secretly. In the 15th century, Abd al-Ghafur Lari is believed to have discovered Ali's tomb.

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 Other websites 
 Sunni biography 
 Biography from USC's MSA website 

 Shi'a biography 
 Brief Biography 
 Ali's Birth in the Kaaba 
 Website devoted to the Life of Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib 
 Sayings of Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib
 Imam Ali Quotes on various topics
 Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib 
 Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib  The Commander of the Faithfull
 Imam Ali foundation
 Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib Nahjul Balagha
 Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib's status
 Imam Ali
 Last will 

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Category:Caliphs
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