Imam Ali (as) replied: "should I become KAFIR after accepting Islam?

Imam Ali (as) replied: "should I become KAFIR after accepting Islam?" The fighting was so intense that Imam Ali's sword broke down under the weight of the battle, and the Prophet (p) gave him his own sword "DHU AL-FIQAR". It was then some eye-witnesses reported, that a voice was heard from above saying: "LA FATA ILLA ALI; LA SAYFA ILLA DHU AL-FIQAR", that is, "There is no brave youth like 'Ali; there is no sword like DHU AL-FIQAR".

MIGRATION After three years of painful exile in the ravine of SHI'B ABU TALIB, ABU TALIB died in Mecca. The death of such an affectionate and sacrificing protector passed very heavily on the Prophet's heart and he resolved to migrate to Medina. The enemies came to know about his intention and they planned to assassinate him after besieging his house at night.

It was decided by the pagan MECCAN clans that every clan should provide one man and that they should collectively assault the Prophet (p) as soon as he came out of is house. The Prophet (p) was apprised of the danger and he explained the situation to Imam Ali (as) asking him to stay behind. Sleep in his bed, wrap himself in his green covering-sheet, in order to fool the blood-thirsty foes and thus provide the Prophet (p) with the chance to safety.

When Imam Ali (as) heard that his life was to be the ransom for the holy Prophet's life, he at once prostrated to God to thank Him for this unique honor. It was the first SAJDAH of SHUKR (prostration of thanks) in Islam. Imam Ali (as) hated to part with the Prophet (p), so he asked him why he decided to let him stay in Mecca and not accompany him.

The Prophet (p) said: "Are you not pleased that you are to me like Aaron to Moses, except that there will be no Prophet after me?" Imam Ali (as) slept soundly on the bed of the Prophet (p) while the Prophet (p) walked out of the house under the infidels' very noses. Coming out of the house, the Prophet (p) recited the first few verses of SURAT YASIN (Chapter 36 of the holy QUR'AN), and threw a handful of dust over their heads so none of the enemies could see him going out.

He made his way safely to Medina. The enemies, armed with swords and lances, were resolved to assault at the first breath of dawn. When they did, they were puzzled to find Imam Ali (as) wrapped in the sheet of their intended victim. Sternly they asked Imam Ali (as) to tell them the whereabouts of (p), and sternly Imam Ali (as) replied that the Prophet (p) had gone where his God wished him to be.