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.

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Explanation

• Hazrat Ali (RA) was the first child to accept Islam.
• He was the cousin of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
• Son-in-law of the Islamic prophet Muhammad
• He became the fourth Caliph of Islam.
• Ruled from 656 CE until his assassination in 661
• • Tribe: Quraysh (Banu Hashim)
  • Father: Abu Talib ibn Abd al-Muttalib
  • Mother: Fatima bint Asad

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Explanation

• The Jewish warrior Marhab was killed by Hazrat Ali (RA) during the Battle of Khybar.
• The Battle of Khybar took place in 7 AH (628 AD).
• Hazrat Ali (RA) was given the Muslim army's flag by the Holy Prophet (ﷺ).
• After defeating Marhab, the Muslims captured the forts of Khybar.

Last verified on 19-07-2026

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

• During the Battle of Tabook (9 A.H / 630 CE), Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) appointed Hazrat Ali (R.A) as the protector of Madinah.
• The expedition was against the Byzantine (Roman) forces.
• Hazrat Ali (R.A) stayed in Madinah to maintain order and security.
• He was initially concerned about being left behind, but the Prophet (PBUH) reassured him.

Last verified on 22-06-2026