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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books Misbah-uz-Zulam, Roots of the Karbala’ Tragedy Writings Based On The Superiority Of Ali And The Proof Of His Caliphate His name is Ali (a.s.) and agnomen, Abul Hasan and Abu Turab while his respected father’s name was Imran and agnomen, Abu Talib (a.s.); that is why he is called Ali Ibn Abi Talib (a.s.). Abu Talib was the paternal uncle of the virtues and excellences are mentioned in brief below, with the intention of gaining divine rewards.

(1) He was the ward of the Messenger of Allah (S), because when the Holy Prophet (S) was an orphan, Abu Talib (Ali’s father) brought him up and did not allow the sorrow of being orphan to enter his heart. As long as he was alive, he continued to help the Holy Prophet (S) with his life and property and continued to defend him from the attack of the Meccan infidels.[^1] Till the time he was alive, he did not allow any harm to the Messenger of Allah (S). O respected readers!

This caretaking of Ali (a.s.) is not a secret matter. Though bigotry may prevent some to disregard it, the people with insight see it clearly. (2) He was equal to the Holy Prophet (S) from the aspect of lineage. His blood relationship does not require explanation.

(3) The Holy Prophet (S) used to consider him his life and body, as is the statement of Holy Prophet (S): “Your flesh is my flesh, your blood is my blood, your self is myself, and your soul is my soul.” This is a prophetic tradition and to mention the name of Ali without reciting benediction (Salawat) is bad etiquette.

(4) According to the statement of the Holy Prophet (S): “Ali and I are from the same Radiance (Noor).” This tradition is quoted in writings of great scholars, all of whom consider it to be correct. A large group of scholars consider it correct. But Shah Abul Aziz has taken it as a topic of discussion in his book of Tohfa. What is to be said of this tradition, the whole book of Abdul Aziz looks like a copy of Mulla Kabli. If Mulla Kabli had not there, Tohfa may not have been compiled.

This Mulla was a severe opponent of Ahlul Bayt. Thus, even the Shah has no recourse to his views and by great interpolation, Mulla Kabli has selected this tradition for discussion. But the Moon cannot be hidden by casting mud on it. Those who want to research the authenticity of this tradition, may refer to Nadir Husayn’s Ittehaaful Islam. Indeed, the foundation of Sunnism is opposition of Ahlul Bayt. They cannot see a single merit of Ahlul Bayt.