Explanation

1. Hazrat Ali (R.A.) shifted the capital from Madina to Kufa in 657 AD (36 AH).
2. The decision was made after the Battle of the Camel (Jang-e-Jamal).
3. Kufa was chosen because of its strategic military and political importance.
4. From Kufa, Hazrat Ali (R.A.) governed the Islamic state during his caliphate.
5. Kufa remained the capital until his martyrdom in 661 AD (40 AH).
6. He is buried in Najaf.

Last verified on 30-04-2026

Explanation

• The Al-Hudaibiyah Treaty was signed in 6 AH for 10 years.
  
• It was scribed by Ali ibn Abi Talib (R.A).
• Hudaibiyah is the name of tree.
• It is referred to as "Fatah Al-Mubeen" (the clear victory) in Surah Al-Fatah.
• The event occurred during the time of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad SAW.
• It was a pivotal agreement between Muhammad ﷺ representing Medina and the Qurayshi tribe of Mecca.
• Suhail bin Amr signed on behalf of Mecca.
• It contained 7 clauses.

Last verified on 01-04-2026

Explanation

• Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA) conquered the Fort of Qamus.
• This happened during the Battle of Khaybar.
• The fort belonged to the Jewish tribe of Khaybar (Banu Nadir).
• Year: 7 AH / 628 AD
• Muslim martyrs: 15
• Opponents killed: ~93

Last verified on 27-04-2026

Explanation

• Hazrat Ali (RA) was on his way to lead the Fajr prayer when he was attacked and later martyred.
• He was struck with a poisoned sword by Abd al-Rahman ibn Muljam.
• The attack took place in the Great Mosque of Kufa.
• He was attacked on 19 Ramadan 40 AH (26 January 661 AD).
• He was martyred on 21 Ramadan 40 AH (28 January 661 AD) after two days.

Last verified on 27-07-2026

Explanation

• Hazrat Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA) was awarded the title "The Lion of Allah (Asadullah / Sher-e-Khuda)."
• "Asadullah" means "The Lion of Allah".

Additional information:

• He was the cousin and son-in-law of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).
• He belonged to the Quraysh tribe and the Banu Hashim family in Makkah.
• He was the fourth Rightly Guided Caliph, ruling from 656–661 AD.
• He was also known by the title Abu Turab.

Last verified on 22-07-2026