Who is Hazrat Ali RadiAllahu Anhu?

Hazrat Ali RadiAllahu Anhu is one of the most iconic personalities in the history of Islam, cousin and son-in-law of Holy Prophet Hazrat Mohammad Mustafa ﷺ, the youngest supporter of Islam, the gate of knowledge and the possessor of Zulfiqaar.

The hero of Ghazw-e-Badr, the ultimate conqueror of Fort of Khaybar, Sher-e-Khuda (The lion of Allah), the 4th Caliph of Islam.

When we read Islamic history, we find that his name is Ali and Abul Hassan and Abu Turaab are his titles. He is the husband of Sayyidah Faatima RadiAllahu Anha and he is the blessed father of Hazrat Imam Hassan and Hussain (Allah is pleased with them). 

Knowledge of Hazrat Ali Radiaalhu Anhu

The leader of believers Sayyiduna Hazrat Ali (Allah is pleased with him) says: 

لو شئت لا وقرت من تفسير الفاتحة سبعين بعيرا 

If I wish I can load 70 camels with the commentary of Surah Al-Faatiha. A camel carries many loads and several components in each load. According to calculations, approximately 2.5 million components or parts (example : one can imagine the amount of leaves, material or the weight that can be placed on a camel ) can be carried by the camel which is only one load. This is only the commentary of Surah Al-Faatiha then imagine the commentary of the rest of the Holy Quraan. This is the knowledge of Hazrath Ali Radi Allahu Anhu. 

Then turning to the knowledge of Hazrath Abu Bakr Siddiq, Hazrath Omar (Radi Allahu Anhuma) accounts for nine parts of this knowledge that Hazrath Ali (Radi Allahu Anhu) possessed. Hazrath Abu Bakr (Radi Allahu Anh) had more knowledge than all of us. (Fataawa Razwiyyah Shareef Volume 9 Page Number 118)

There is a Hadith which has been mentioned by Imam Jalaluddin Suyooti (Alaihir Rahma) in his authentic book Jaamius Sagheer that our beloved Prophet ﷺ said: 

"انا مدينة العلم و ابو بكر اساسها و عمر حيطانها و عثمان سقفها و على بابها"

" I am the city of knowledge, Abu Bakr is its foundation, Omar is its wall, Uthman is its roof and Ali is its door". 

This hadith describes the virtue of the knowledge of the Prophet ﷺ and his caliphs. At the same time, it is describing the correct order and virtue of the Khilafat.

Hazrath Ali Radi Allahu Anhu towards Jannah

There is a Hadith Shareef in the Nihayah of Ibn Al-Athir that the Prophet ﷺ said that: "Ali Murtuza will walk happily towards paradise between me and Ibrahim" or "he will be taken towards paradise between me and Ibrahim" just like how a new bride is taken to the bridegroom's house. (Fataawa Razwiyyah Shareef Volume 6 Page Number 201)

Justice of Hazrat Ali Radi Allahu Anhu

In response to a question, Sayyidi Ala Hazrat Imam Ahmad Raza Khan Alaihir Rahma once said: one day a man came in the court of the leader of the believers, Hazrat Ali (Allah is pleased with him) and said that someone had committed adultery with my mother in his dream, Hazrath Ali (Allah is pleased with him) said "Make him stand in the sun and whip his shadow." (Fataawa Razwiyyah Shareef Volume 5 Page Number 959) 

Asr Salaah of Hazrat Maula Ali RadiAllahu Anhu

The sun that had set, and on the command of Prophet ﷺ returned and then Hazrat Ali (Allah is pleased with him) offered his Asr Salaah. (Fataawa Razwiyyah Shareef Volume 2 Page Number 634) 

Adhan eliminates grief

It is narrated in Musnad Al-Firdaus from Hazrat Ali (Allah is pleased with him) that the Prophet ﷺ saw me sad and said: "O Ali, I found you sad, tell one of your family members to call the Adhan in your ears because Adhan eliminates grief and anxiety." All the narrators of this Hadith up to Hazrat Moula Ali have said: "We practiced this method and witnessed the result ." (Fataawa Razwiyyah Shareef Volume 2 Page Number 676)

Precaution of Hazrat Ali Radia Allahu Anh

In response to a question, Sayyidi Ala Hazrat Imam Ahmad Raza Khan Alaihir Rahmah says that the leader of the believers Hazrath Maula Ali Radi Allahu Anh used to always shave his head. Reason being that there is impurity under every hair and if water does not reach its roots then the impurity may not be removed. To eliminate this doubt he used to shave his head and he himself said: "Then I became the enemy of my own head." (Fataawa Razwiyyah Shareef Volume 9 Page Number 521) 

A wisdom of respect

It is narrated on the authority of Hazrat Mohammad Ibn Ali (Radi Allahu Anh) in Sayeed Bin Mansoor Sunan that Hazrat Sayyiduna Ali (Allah is pleased with him) went somewhere and that family (host) presented a throne for Hazrat Ali (Radi Allahu Anhu), the leader of the believers Hazrat Maula Ali sat himself on it and said "Only a donkey will not accept the word of honour." (Fataawa Razwiyyah Shareef Volume 9 Page Number 74)

His grace and perfection

Hazrat Ali Radi Allahu Anh is an embodiment of the beautiful attributes and qualities. The companions also admired his excellent qualities and attributes. Hazrat Omar (Allah is pleased with him) said, Allah Almighty gave Hazrat Ali three such things, if I could find one of them I would consider it better than red camels, people asked what are those things so he said:

1. He married Hazrat Sayyidah Faatima, the beloved daughter of Prophet ﷺ.

2. Hazrat Ali's stay in the mosque and what is lawful for him in the mosque is not for me.

3. In the battle of Khaybar, the Holy Prophet ﷺ gave him the flag of Islam.

Hazrat Ibn Abbas said that Hazrat Ali has 18 attributes which are not found in any other Sahaabi.

(Taarikh-ul-Khulfa Page Number 259, Mua'arif e Sahaaba 408)

The miracle of Hazrath Ali Radiaallahu Anh

It is proven from authentic sources that he would place his one foot in the stirrup, of a horses saddle, and before he could place the other foot onto the other stirrup and settle down on the horse, he would complete reciting the entire Qur'an.

 According to another narration, he would complete the recitation of the Qur'an (make one Khatam) before sitting on the horse.

His sad departure and the duration of his reign as a Khalifa

It is stated that Sayyiduna Ali RadiAllahu Anhu was injured in the early hours of Friday 19th Ramadaan before he passed away during the early hours of Sunday 21st Ramadaan 40 AH. The duration of his reign as a Khalifa was 4 years, 8 months and at the time of his martyrdom, he was 63 years old.

References: Taarikh-ul-Khulfa, Shawahidun-Nubuwah, Fataawa Razwiyyah Shareef, Seerat e Mustafa Jaan e Rahmat. 

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The Spiritual Teachings of Khwajah Ghareeb Nawaaz Alaihir Rahmah

The Spiritual Teachings of Khwajah Ghareeb Nawaaz Alaihir Rahmah

Hazrat Khwajah Ghareeb Nawaaz Alaihir Rahmah states:

"Salaah is a trust given by Allah Almighty to His servants, and they must not betray this trust in any way. When a person performs the Salaah, he must not be careless in any part of it. Rather, he must perform the bowing, prostrations, and every part of the Salaah properly and correctly."

(Seerat-e-Khwajah Ghareeb Nawaaz, Page 424)

The Eminent Distinctions of Hazrat Sayyiduna Abu Bakr Siddique RadiAllahu Anhu

The Eminent Distinctions of Hazrat Sayyiduna Abu Bakr Siddique RadiAllahu Anhu

He was the very first man to embrace Islam.

He was the first to preserve the Holy Qur'an in the form of a compiled Mushaf.

He was the pioneer in collecting and safeguarding the Holy Qur'an in its complete written form.

He was the first to take up arms against the disbelievers of Quraish in support of the Holy Prophets.

He was the first to construct a Masjid in the cause of Islam.

During the blessed lifetime of the Holy Prophet, he was the first to be honored with the leadership of Hajj.

The Holy Prophet appointed him as an Imam in Salaah, and the Holy Prophet himself offered Salaah following his lead.

He was the first of the Rightly Guided Caliphs and the first to bear the distinguished title of Caliph.

He was the first to receive the Caliphate while his father was still alive.

He was the first to establish the Baitul Maal (Islamic treasury).

He was the first to lay down the four foundational principles of Ijtihaad and legal reasoning in Islam.

He was the first to be granted the glad tidings of salvation from Hellfire by the Holy Prophet and was bestowed the exalted title of Ateeq (the One Freed from Hellfire).

(Tazkira-e-Khulafa-e-Rashideen Page 164/Farooqiya book depot, Delhi)

Surah Fatihah Is A Cure For Every Disease

The Spiritual Teachings of Khwajah Ghareeb Nawaaz Alaihir Rahmah

Surah Fatihah holds the virtue of healing all ailments and pains. It is reported that any illness which does not respond to ordinary treatment can be relieved by reciting Surah Fatihah forty-one times, beginning with Bismillah, between the Fard and Sunnah of the Fajr Salaah, and then gently blowing over oneself (Dam).

A Hadith Shareef further affirms:

"Surah Fatihah is a cure for every disease."

Thus, Surah Fatihah is considered a spiritual remedy for all physical and spiritual ailments. (Barkaat e Khwajah)

A Week Without the World - Tanzania Elections 2025

All praise belongs to Allāh, the One who brings stillness after noise, calm after chaos, and light after every darkness. Peace and blessings be upon our Master Muhammad ﷺ, the mercy for all the worlds.

In the final days of October, our nation fell silent.
Screens went dark.
Streets emptied.
The constant hum of messages, engines, and daily movement was replaced by an unfamiliar quiet.

For many, the absence of the internet was almost unbearable. Those accustomed to waking up to messages awoke instead to silence. Notifications that once dictated mood and motion disappeared. Roads once full of laughter and trade stood guarded and empty. Shops closed. Transport halted. Even the rhythm of our homes changed: the maid could not come, the plumber could not arrive, no electrician to fix the switch.

And so, we all had to do what many had long forgotten: live slowly, rely on ourselves, and look inward.

The Wisdom Behind Stillness

Allāh reminds us:

“And We will surely test you with some fear and hunger, and with paucity of wealth and lives and crops; and give glad tidings to those who patiently endure.”

(Sūrah al-Baqarah 2:155)

Perhaps this stillness was not a punishment, but a reminder. A gentle nudge to pause and reflect.

We had become slaves to speed. Our lives moved to the rhythm of pings and alerts. We measured our worth by who viewed our statuses, who commented on our posts, who liked our words.. until the world’s applause replaced our remembrance of Allāh.

Then, the connection was cut. The illusion broke!

When Notifications Went Silent

Many of us didn’t realize how deeply tied we had become to the tiny screen in our hands. Each sound, each vibration, sent our hearts racing as if attention from others confirmed our existence.

During those days of silence, there were no “typing…” indicators, no status updates, no blue ticks, no instant replies. For some, this brought peace; for others, discomfort. But perhaps this quiet was mercy.

It forced us to face the truth: we had been constantly “online” but spiritually disconnected. The heart’s connection to Allāh had weakened while our connection to the world had strengthened.

Allāh states:

“pay heed! Only in the remembrance of Allah is the solace of hearts!.”
(Sūrah al-Raʿd 13:28)

When the Wi-Fi went off, realization started to settle in.

Returning to Simplicity

Without WhatsApp and social media, people began to call directly again to hear voices rather than read words, to check on one another not with emojis and GIFs, but with warmth.

A single SMS began to feel sincere again.
A phone call became personal again.

Just like that, we were reminded that communication is meant to connect hearts, not only devices.

When Fear Walked the Streets

The presence of security forces and the quiet tension that hung in the air stirred a collective unease. Fear! That unseen visitor entered our hearts. But fear itself can be a teacher. It reminds us that peace, safety, and comfort are all blessings from Allāh, not guarantees of the world.

In the early generations, it was said: “True security is the serenity of the heart that trusts in Allāh, even when the world outside is unsettled.”

Peace is not the absence of soldiers, but the presence of tawakkul. 
Trust that nothing moves without the permission of the One who controls all affairs.

The Value of Work and the Dignity of the Worker

When daily earners could not earn, the truth of Rizq (provision) became clear. We seek it through effort, but it is written only by Allāh.

The Prophet ﷺ said:

“If you relied upon Allāh as He deserves, He would provide for you as He provides for the birds. They leave hungry in the morning and return full in the evening.”
(Tirmidhi)

Those who earn by the day: the fruit seller, the mason, the tailor.. reminded us of the nobility of labour and the fragility of comfort. When the roads closed, we realized how every meal depends on countless unseen hands.

When Homes Became Sanctuaries

No school. No madrassah. No office. No social media. Just the home. In all its imperfection and blessing.

Parents rediscovered the exhaustion and joy of raising children without distraction.
For many working mothers and fathers, it was the first time in years that they truly spent the entire day with their children. Not just seeing them, but knowing them.

They sat together for meals.
They played together in living rooms.
They smiled at their questions.
They saw what their school and madrassah teachers usually saw: the curiosity, the energy, the boundless chatter.

Some parents opened their children’s school books for the first time in a long while, helping them revise, listening to their recitations, testing their surahs, hearing their mistakes and their progress.

And in that shared struggle, that mix of joy and fatigue, many discovered the mercy hidden in family life. The Prophet ﷺ said:

“The best of you are those who are best to their families, and I am the best among you to my family.”
(Tirmidhi)

If that week drew us closer to our own, taught us patience with our children and gratitude for our parents, then it was not wasted.

The Notification of Light

Amidst the silence, constantly checking phones to see if the internet connection had returned, some took time to sit with their spouse and children and send Salawaat upon the Beloved Prophet ﷺ. They drew light into their home and softened their hearts amidst the restlessness and uncertainty. Instead of their phones lighting up for notifications, it was their hearts that were lighting up and being filled with blessings.

“Whoever sends one blessing upon me, Allāh sends ten blessings upon him.”
(Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim)

What greater notification can there be than that?

Hello World

When the connection was restored, the world rushed back to its screens. But for a brief moment, we had tasted a different life. Slower, quieter, more human.

May we not lose that lesson.