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Virtues of Ameerul Momeneen (as) (Part 1)

These are the days related to Ameerul Momeneen (a.s). Hence, as a sign of our servitude (badagi) towards Allah, we will mention a few of his virtues.
Both Shia and Sunni scholars have narrated that the remembrance of Ali Ibn Abu Talib is worship

📌 1 According to authentic narrations of both Shias and Sunnis, Ameerul Momeneen (a.s) was born in Holy Kaaba. It has come in historical reports that when J Maryam was about to deliver H. Isa, she was told (by Allah) to go to a distant location away from the place of worship. Yet, the greatness of Ameerul Momeneen (a.s) lies in the fact when the time of his birth drew close and when the pangs of labour become unbearable for J Fatima bint Asad, the walls of Holy Kaaba split open and she entered into the Holy Kaaba. Thus, Ameerul Momeneen (a.s) is the only person to have been born the Holy Kaaba.

Hakim Nishapuri – a great Sunni scholar of the late 4th century writes in his book that “According to reliable narrations, the birth of Ameerul Momeneen (a.s) took place in the Holy Kaaba

📌 2. H Abu Talib – the father of H. Ali (a.s) was a respected personality and the successor of H. Ismail. Yet, the biased scholars of Ahle Sunnah have written inappropriate things about him in their books.
J Fatima was keen to name the child after her father – Asad – but J Abu Talib did not agree with her. He suggested that in the darkness of the night he would go to the peak of Mt Abu Qubais and pray to Allah to suggest a name for this child. He went to the mountain and later saw a green tablet above his head and on it was the name Ali – which is derived from the title Allah Hence the naming of this child as Ali is based on the name of Allah.
In the earlier divine books – especially in the Torah, he (a.s) has been called Aelia and at some other place as Hedar. Even today, this name of Hedar is found in the books of Jews. At the time of Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a), the Jews were knowing about H. Ali (a.s) by the name of Hedar. Later in the Arabic language, this name became Hyder

📌 3. In the books of Ahle Sunnah, more than 240 titles have been listed for Ameerul Momeneen (a.s).
Marhoom Qazi Nurullah Shustri – the famous scholar and the author of the invaluable book – Ehqaqul Haq – which he wrote in response to the Ahle Sunnah and to prove the Imamat and superiority of Ameerul Momeneen (a.s) has listed all the 240 titles that are found in the Sunni books about H. Ali (a.s). Marhoom Shaikh Mar’ashi has written a book Mulhaqaat Ehqaqul Haq which has been printed.
Marhoom Shaikh Behraani, the author of Tafseer Burhan has collected more than 900 titles about Ameerul Momeneen (a.s) along with the chain of narrators.

📌 4 Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a) had lost both his parents at a very small age and grew up in the guardianship of J Abdul Mutallib. After the death of J Abdul Mutallib, he grew up in the care of J Abu Talib and J Fatima bint Asad who were loving guardians. When Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a) grew up, then as way of recompense for all their favours, he volunteered to take care of one of the sons of J Abu Talib – who had many children. J Abu Talib handed over Ameerul Momeneen (a.s) to him. Thus, Ameerul Momeneen (a.s) grew up in the care of Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a)
In the sermon of Qasiya, Ameerul Momeneen (as) said to the people You all are aware of my special closeness to Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a) right from my childhood. He used to make me sleep on his chest in my childhood. He used to chew the food and make it soft and then offer it to me. This is my status near Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a).
In this way H Ali (a.s) grew up in the house of Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a). He was trained and nurtured by none other than him (sawa). He (as) used to accompany Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a) to the cave of Hira for worship and heard the voice of angel Jibraeel. He was witness to the light of revelation. Thus, no one had this degree of proximity with Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a).

📌 5 Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a) – in his own lifetime gave the title of Ameerul Momeneen to H. Ali (a.s) and ordered the companions to address him (as) with the same title. Ibn Abbas narrates that once we were sitting with Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a) when H. Ali (a.s) arrived. He said, Peace be upon you O Messenger of Allah To which Holy Prophet replied, And peace be upon you O Ameerul Momeneen (Chief of the believers) and may His Blessings and His Mercy upon be you. H. Ali (a.s) said, “You have addressed me as”Ameerul Momeneen” in your lifetime? He (sawa) said, “I heard Jibraeel address you with the same title. When I asked him about it he said,” In the battle of Badr, Allah ordered me to address him by this title (100 virtues of Ameerul Momeneen and his blessed progeny written by Ibn Shazan Qummi)
On the return journey from the Farewell Haj and before Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a) had ordered the people to be gather near Johfa and before he (sawa) had formally announced the Wilayat of Ameerul Momeneen (as), Jibraeel descended upon him (sawa) and based on his order, Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a) ordered his companions to address H. Ali (a.s) as “Ameerul Momeneen” This title indicates that H. Ali (a.s) was the successor of Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a).
In the traditions of Aalam Zer, – which is a world before this world – both Shia and Sunni scholars have mentioned that this was the title of H. Ali even at that time.

6 After the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a), H.Ali is the greatest creation. He is the most superior of all companions, he is the best creation in the universe after the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a). Hence the highest rank of both the worlds is related to Ameerul Momeneen (a.s) and J Fatima Zehra (sa). No Prophet or angel is at that grade and status.

About the superiority of Ameerul Momeneen (a.s) there are numerous traditions and references in the books of Ahle Sunnah. Ibn Abil Hadeed Motazali – a great scholar of Ahle Sunnah – in his book Sharh Nahjul Balagha in vol 1, pg 46 writes about the greatness of Ameerul Momeneen (a.s) in the following words,
“Ali Ibn Abi Talib was the most superior and eligible person to become the caliph after Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a). Besides the fact that there are many traditions on this matter, Ali Ibn Abu Talib was the best of men after Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a) and thus most entitled to the post of Caliphate.”
In a tradition it has come,
Ali is the best of men. The one who denies this is a polytheist (Al-Mustarshad Imamat Ali Ibn Abi Talib, pg 272)

O Allah! For the sake of Your Ism Aazam – Ameerul Momimeen, hasten the Zuhoor of Imam Zamana (as)