The Timeless Legacy of Ali: Unifier of Faiths and Pillar of Wisdom - Maulana Syed Muhammad Rizvi

- Birth anniversary wishes for ‘Ali bin Abi Talib, the brother of the Great Prophet, husband of Lady of Light, and father of the Chiefs of the youths of Paradise.
- Talking about ‘Ali is a unifying factor among Sunnis, Shi‘as, and Sufis.
- ‘Ali is considered the Walī-ul-Awliyā’ (Supreme Spiritual Master) and has endured attempts to tarnish his image for over sixty years.
- Comparison of leaders in Sunni, Shi‘a, and Sufi groups reveals ‘Ali as the common figure, emphasizing his unifying role.
- ‘Ali is the first Imam for Shi‘as, the most learned of rightly guided caliphs for Sunnis, and the Supreme Spiritual Master for many Sufi groups.
- ‘Ali's significance is acknowledged by ancient and modern scholars, as well as non-Muslim scholars.
- United Nations Development Agency points to ‘Ali's government as an example for modern Arab governments.
- The Prophet’s clear appointment of ‘Ali as his successor during the event of Da‘wat dhi ’l-‘Ashira is highlighted.
- Attempts by historians, like al-Ṭabari, to conceal the terms "waṣiyyi wa khalifati" indicate the significance of ‘Ali's appointment.
- Another example from Ibn Abi ‘Āṣim’s book as-Sunnah where the Prophet explicitly refers to ‘Ali as his successor.
- Shaykh Muhammad Nãsiru ’d-Din al-Albãni classifies the hadith as "ḥasan" (good).
- The text concludes with poetic praises for ‘Ali, highlighting his role as the beauty of the two worlds and the strong arm of Mustafa.

13th Rajab Wiladat of Imam Ali (a.s.)
January 24th, 2024

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