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Alī ibn Abī Ṭālib
4th Rashidun Caliph (r. 656–661) and first Shia Imam.
The record
Alī ibn Abī Ṭālib was a 4th Rashidun Caliph (r. 656–661) and first Shia Imam. Born on 17 March 599 in Mecca, Ṭālib died on 661 in Kufa.
Positions held include Imam of Twelver Shiism (632–661) and Rashidun (656–661). Notable works include Mushaf Ali.
With a Wikipedia article in 151 languages, Alī ibn Abī Ṭālib is No. 1,341 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 17 March 599, Mecca
- Died
- 661, Kufa
- Country
- Rashidun Caliphate
- Known as
- Statesperson, qadi, Islamic jurist
- Field
- Religion
- Languages
- Arabic
- Children
- 12
- Wikipedia editions
- 151
Did you know
33
Was 33 when first imam of Twelver Shiism (632).
62
Lived to 62.
17 Mar
Shares a birthday with Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and Lavrentiy Beria.
97
One of 97 people in the Index born in Mecca, with Muhammad.
151
Has a Wikipedia article in 151 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 632–661Imam of Twelver Shiism
- 656–661Rashidun
Connections
Alī ibn Abī Ṭālib
- FatherAbu Talib ibn ‘Abd al-Muttalib
- MotherFatimah bint Asad
- SpouseFatima
- SpouseUmm ul-Banin
- SpouseUmama bint Abi al-As
- SpouseAsma bint Umays
- SpouseKhawla al-Hanafiyya
- SpouseLayla bint Mas'ud
- SiblingJumanah bint Abi Talib
- SiblingFakhitah bint Abi Talib
- SiblingAqil ibn Abi Talib
- SiblingJa'far ibn Abī Tālib
8 have a profile here.
Notable works
Notable works
- Mushaf Ali
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