Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books Maytham al-Tammar The Real Name Imam Ali [a] bought Maytham from a woman belonged to Bani Asad. The Imam asked Maytham: What's your name? Saalim. The Imam said: Allah Apostle [s] has told me that the Iranians call you Maytham. Maytham was astonished because no one knew his real name. So, he said: Allah and His Apostle are truthful. Since that day, Maytham had not left the Imam. Previous Next