Explanation

• Hazrat Ali ibn Abi Talib shifted the capital of the Islamic state from Madina to Kufa.
• This happened during his caliphate (656–661 AD).
• Kufa became the political center due to growing administrative and military needs.
• Madina remained the spiritual center of Islam.

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Explanation

• Hazrat Ali ibn Abi Talib was a close companion, cousin, and son-in-law of Prophet Muhammad.
• He belonged to the Banu Hashim clan of Quraish tribe in Makkah.
• He was known as Abu Turab and Asadullah (Lion of Allah).
• He ruled as the 4th Caliph (656–661 AD) and
• He was martyred in 661 AD.

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Explanation

• Hazrat Ali (R.A) was poisoned by a sword. 
• On 19th Ramazan 40th Hijri
• Before the time of the FAJAR prayers to the mosque of Kufa.
• He was buried in Najaf al-Ashraf (Iraq).

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Explanation

• Ali ibn Abi Talib (R.A) played a key role as a mediator between the rebels and Hazrat Uthman (R.A).
• Uthman ibn Affan (R.A) was the 3rd Caliph of Islam.
• Hazrat Ali (R.A) advised both sides to avoid conflict and seek a peaceful resolution.
• He even sent his sons (Hasan & Husayn) to guard Hazrat Uthman (R.A)’s house.

Explanation

The Khilafat of Hazrat Ali (R.A) lasted approximately 4 years and 9 months,

From June 656 AD (Dhul-Hijjah 35 AH) to January 661 AD (Ramadan 40 AH).

He was the fourth and final of the Rashidun Caliphs.

Last updated question  18-02-2026