Mohammed’s cousin and adopted son
Born in about AD 600 – died January AD 661
Ali was the cousin, adopted son and son-in-law of Mohammed. He married Mohammed’s daughter Fatimah in AD 624. His name means “exalted, noble.” He reigned over the Muslim empire as Caliph from AD 656 to 661. Shi’a (Shiite) Muslims regard Ali as the first true infallible Imam and consider he and his descendants (Hassan and Hussein) as the rightful successors to Mohammed. Disagreement over succession eventually split Islam into the Sunni and Shi’a branches. Ali encountered opposition and civil war during his reign. At about age 60 Ali suffered an assassination attempt while praying in the mosque of Kufa in Iraq – he died soon afterwards. The main mosque of Najaf, Iraq is supposedly his final burial place and has become a major Shi’a shrine dedicated to his memory.
Hassan
Born in March AD 625 died March AD 670
Hassan (Hasan) was the grandson of Mohammed and the son of Ali and Mohammed’s daughter Fatima. His name means “handsome one.” Hassan’s succession to the Caliphate was contested and eventually he conceded in order to avoid bloodshed. He retired to a quiet life in Medina till he died, poisoned by his wife, many years later. He is regarded by all Muslims as a martyr.
Hussein
Born January AD 626 at Medina in Saudi Arabia, died October AD 680 at Karbala in Iraq
Hussein was the second grandson of Mohammed through Fatima. His name means little Hassan, “the little handsome one.” Hussein, son of Ali, is revered as a martyr, having died in a struggle for the Caliphate. The anniversary of his martyrdom is called “Ashura,” which is a day of mourning and religious observance especially for Shi’a Muslims. Hussein’s death was significant because it launched the Shi’a movement which is so prominent today in Iraq and Iran; they believe that Hussein should have been Caliph.
Prayer Requests:
- There are literally millions of Muslim men around the world who are named Ali, Hassan and Hussein. Pray for them to encounter the living Messiah (Acts 7:56 and 9:1-5).
- Millions of Iranians and Iraqis commemorate the memory of Hussein’s death each year. Sometimes as many as 7-8 million pilgrims visit Karbala during that time. Many Shi’a men will cut and flail themselves, shedding blood in the memory of Hussein. A popular Shi’a saying tells us, “a single tear shed for Hussein washes away a hundred sins.” Pray that Shi’as of Iraq and Iran could see the value of the blood of Jesus (1 Peter 1:18-19).
Definition: The Caliph is the title for the leader of the Islamic Ummah, the worldwide Islamic community or nation which should ideally be ruled by the religious law, the Shari’ah. The word is derived from the Arabic word which means “successor” or “representative.” The early Caliphs in particular were seen as Mohammed’s successors.
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HOW ISLAM SPLIT…
Psalm 127:1 A Song of degrees for Solomon… Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.
still basic things in muslims are same.
Pray for the Shiites:
* ask the Lord torevea Himslef to Shiites through dreams, visions, and revelations
* pray for a breakdown of barriers to Muslims accpeting Jesus
* pray for Shiites to be expoused to th Gospel through sateilte TV, radio, and JESUS film
we muslims respect ISA ALEHI SALAM, you even can say his name proper,you coll him jesus,, it is like coll PROPETH ABRAHAM -albert, or PROPETH NOAH-NOEL or john, and so on.
it is like you have 4 grane of corn in your hands,but sombody telling you that you have 7 .so you believe on it,so hard…..and defend till you die,
BUT .CANT YOU JUST OPEN YOUR HANDS AND COUNT HOW MANY GRAINS YOU HAVE ON IT!!!
MAY OUR MASTER OF ALL UNIVERSES WAKE YOU UP FROM DEEP SLEEP
Very good site and very nice…..
Jesus will return.
http://www.jesuswillreturn.com/
An invitation to the truth about Jesus:
http://www.harunyahya.com/books/faith/Jesus_prophet/not_a_son01.php
hava- if you don’t believe in Gods word you wil believe anything. You must have faith to believe in the God of Abraham.
John 14:6 “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”
Proof that God came to Earth in the form of man (Jesus) to die for our sins. He arose on the third day from that cross, Alive and is still alive today. Jesus is our salvation and is the King of Kings.
Why did Hassan’s wife poison him??
Peace be upon you. Very good website. Muslims do believe in Prophet Jesus(peace be upon him)and have utmost respect for him.He is mentioned in the Holy Quran many times and his beloved mother, Mary(peace be upon her)even has a chapter in her name.This proves how much respect Islam has for them both.Muslims believe in all Law-Bearing Prophets.The second coming of the Messiah has already come! look it up on alislam.org where your questions will be answered, God Willing. Peace be with you.
ISA ALEJHI SALAM(JESUS) NEVE sad i’m the god, worship me!!!
how culd you belive in such thing.??????
it is 4 gospel you got all wrong……..and kifas wrighting in rome
The Gospel according to John describes the divinity of Jesus quite clearly. There are many passages where Jesus equates himself with God. My favorite is 8:58, “Jesus said to them, ‘Truly, Truly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I am.’” There are several other verses that I can list if you like, but I would encourage you to read the book of John.
Also consider the passages where people worshiped Jesus and he never stopped them. Surely he would have stifled their enthusiasm if he thought they were doing something wrong.
Blessings!