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

Explanation

• The Battle of Badr took place in 624 AD (2 AH) between Muslims and Quraysh.
• Hazrat Ali (RA) showed great bravery in this battle.
• He killed Walid ibn Utba, a strong enemy of Islam.

Additional information:

• Muslim army: ~313
• Quraysh army: ~1000
• First major Muslim victory

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Explanation

Hazrat Ali (R.A) was attacked with a poisoned sword On 19th Ramazan 40th Hijri,

before the time of FAJAR prayers to the mosque of Kufa.

He died on the 21st of Ramadan 40 A.H or  28 January 661 CE.

He was buried in Najaf al-Ashraf (Iraq).

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Explanation

Hazrat Ali (RA) described a true judge as one who gives decisions with impartial justice (Nisar) and true insight (Surayah).

He warned against judging for fame or based only on personal opinion.

Explanation

Haider is one of the titles of Hazrat Ali (RA).

It means "Lion" and reflects his bravery and valor in various battles.

Explanation

غزوہ تبوک، رسول خداؐ کے غزوات میں سے آخری غزوہ ہے۔

حضرت علی رَضِیَ اللہُ تَعَالٰی عَنْہُ غزوہ تبوک کے سوا باقی تمام غزوات میں نبی کریم صَلَّی اللہُ تَعَالٰی عَلَیْہِ وَاٰلِہٖ وَسَلَّم کے ساتھ شریک رہے۔

غزوہ تبوک میں انہیں مدینہ کی دیکھ بھال کے لیے چھوڑا گیا تھا۔