Islamic Studies: Ali the birth and early life

• Full Name : Ali ibn Abee Taalib

علي ابن أبي طالب

• Nickname: Aboo Turab ( the father of dust)

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Full Name & Nickname

• ​Sayyidina Ali (RA) was the paternal cousin of Nabi Muhammad SAW.

• Abee Taalib was the paternal uncle of Nabi Muhammad SAW.

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Family Lineage

• Medium height

• Hair Thinning

• Thick beard

• Wheat complexion (light brown)

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​Physical Appearence

• ​He was 4 years old when he lives with Nabi Muhammad SAW.

• Abee Talib was very poor and could not afford to took care of Ali (ra).

• Ali (ra) observe the way of the prophet and his wife pray.

• ​He was 12 when accepting Islam.

• ​He was first amongst the youth to embrace Islam.

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​Embracing Islam

​His bravery were shown at the time of battle where he would volunteer first to go and even when the time he was requested to sleep in place of Rasulullah SAW.

​​Bravery & Loyalty

​Throughout his life fully supported Rasulullah SAW in whatever he did. When the Quraysh boycotted Muslim, he and Abu Bakar would support him even in battles.

​​Supportive

​His trustworthiness was when Rasulullah SAW asked him to return the valuables of the people of Makkah and he did as told.

​​Trustworthy

​Ali (ra)'s Qualities:

• The marriage was held on the same year as the battle of Badr.

• Ali (ra) was married to Fatimah (ra) after 11 month of his proposal.

• They were poor but led to a happy marriage.