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Ali (Ali ibn Abu Talib), 598?-661, 4th caliph (656-61). The debate over his right to the caliphate caused a major split in Islam into Sunni and Shiite branches, and he is regarded by the Shiites as the first Imam, or leader: Shiite derives from the phrase shi-at Ali [Ar.=the party of Ali]. He was the son of Abu Talib, Muhammad's uncle, but was more closely related to the Prophet as the husband of Fatima . He was one of the Prophet's first and most faithful followers. There are conflicting traditions on whether Muhammad intended Ali to be his immediate sucessor. In 656 he b... Read more

Ali
Ali Ali (ca. 600-661), the fourth caliph of the Arab and Islamic Empire, was the cousin...certain of his descendants as inspired rulers and the only true heirs of Mohammed. Ali was the son of Abu Talib, Mohammed's uncle and for a time his guardian. Abu... Read more

Ali, Muhammad
Muhammad Ali Born: January 17, 1942 Louisville, Kentucky African American boxer Muhammad Ali was the only professional boxer to win the heavy-weig...political and religious views. Early life Muhammad Ali was born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. on January... Read more

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