The historical personality of Imam Ali b. Abi Talib, the cousin and son in law of the Prophet of Islam, is indeed a cherished figure in the eyes of all Muslims. He is recognised as one of the foremost early converts to Islam, as the first male convert to have embraced the message of Islam after the first revelation.

There are numerous Holy occasions within the religion of Islam which have been subject to both celebration and commemoration. These occasions all hold unique reasons for their observance, and it should be highlighted that Shi’a Muslims differ from their Sunni brothers in that they observe different days of mourning, sadness and grief.

Jundab b. Junada, Abu Dharr al-Ghaffari, Salman al-Farsi (Salman al-Muhammadi), Khalid b. Sa’id b. al-As, Al-Miqdad b. al-Aswad, Burayda b. al-Hasib, Ammar b. Yasir al-Ansi, Khuzayma b. Thabit, Dhu ‘l-Shahadatayn, Sahl b. Hunayf Abu Amama al-Ansari, Abu Ayyub al-Ansari, Abu Haytham al-Tihyan, Ubay b. ka’ab al-Ansari, Qays b. Sa’ad b. Ubada,

Prophethood Al Nubuwah after believing in One God, Muslims believe in all the Prophets that God has appointed to guide mankind.

Shiapedia: a detailed explanation of the Muslim concept of al-Tawhid (Oneness Of God), and the three degrees that make up the entire concept.

Imam Ali (a.s), son of Abu Talib (the uncle of Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w)) was born in 600 A.D in Makkah, Arabia. He is the cousin and son-in-law of Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w), having married his only daughter, Lady Fatimah (a.s).

Allah (s.w.t) is the Arabic word for ‘God’ and is the Creator whom Muslims worship. He is regarded by Muslims as their Sustainer, Helper and Guide. Muslims believe Allah (s.w.t) is free from all impurity, physicality and multiplicity.

A Muslim is a person that submits or surrenders to God, performs good deeds, follows the religion of Islam and holds the Qur’an as his/her central book of guidance.