During the month of Ramadan, Al Arabiya English is publishing a series of profiles on prominent historical figures in Islamic history. In a glimpse into the life of Ali Ibn Abi Talib, the fourth of ...

The Caliphate of Ali ibn Abi Talib (656–661 CE) was one of constant warfare, marking the start of the First Islamic Civil War, or Fitna. This conflict saw the companions of the Prophet fighting each ...

“For Muslims, this book is a must, for non-Muslims, it is essential reading in order to understand the correct history and true spirit of Islam.”—Dr. Akbar Ahmed, American University, Washington D.C. ...

WHO was Abdullah ibn Saba’ and what is his story? He was a figure associated with some of the most dangerous seditions in early Islamic history. Abdullah ibn Saba’ was a Jewish man from Sana’a, Yemen.

Ali ibn Abi Talib is arguably is one of the most important spiritual and intellectual authority in Islam after prophet Mohammad. Through his teachings and leadership as fourth caliph, Ali nourished ...

Ali ibn Abi Talib is arguably the single most important spiritual and intellectual authority in Islam after the prophet Muhammad. Abbas presents a "nuanced, compelling" portrait of this key figure, ...

In a series about key thinkers and achievements from the Islamic Golden Age, Professor Robert Gleave discusses Ali ibn Abi Talib and the origins of Shi'ism. Show more In a major series for Radio 3, we ...

Assalaamu alaykum Shaykh. I want to know about a statement attributed to 'Ali Ibn Abi Talib, who was reported to have said, “A friend cannot be considered a friend until he is tested in three ...

All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah and that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger. He was one of the supporters of ‘Ali ...