Ali ibn Abi Talib
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16 h
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English
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About
Ali is a comprehensive programme on the study of the life and biography of the Fourth Caliph of Islam, Ali, which is part of the Islamic History Course. It delivers the subject matter in a modern format, utilising mature visual aids and in-depth resources to engage the listener. The programme focuses on the birth, early life, pre- and post-Islamic life, and the caliphate of Ali, whilst discussing key events and incidents during the Prophets time and after his death.
Syllabus
The programme is divided into five key parts:
Birth and early life of Ali
– His name and lineage
– His birth and physical descriptions
– His Family
– His life prior to Islam
– His virtues and status before Islam
The Islam of Ali and his time as a companion
– Accepting Islam
– His time with the Prophet
– His relationship with his father Abu Talib
– His sacrifice for the Prophet and Islam
– His migration to Madinah
– His participation in military expeditions and important events
o Planning and counsel
o Badr
o Uhud and Hamra al-Asad
o Banu al-Mustaliq
o Al-Khandaq and Banu Quraidah
o Hudaybiyyah
o Conquest of Makkah
o Tabuk
o Delegations from Najran
o Farewell pilgrimage
– Ali’s Marriage to Fatimah, the daughter of the Prophet
Ali during the earlier caliphates
– Death of the Prophet
– Appointment of Abu Bakar as the First Caliph
– His time during the caliphate of Abu Bakr
– His time during the caliphate of Umar
– The Shura Council and the appointment of Uthman as the Third Caliph
– His time during the caliphate of Uthman
The death of Uhtman and the Appointment of Ali as the Fourth Caliph
– Abdullah ibn Saba’ and his followers
– The emergence of the Fitnah and turmoil that led to the assassination of Uthman
– The oath of allegiance to Ali
– The evidences that allude to Ali being the Fourth Caliph of Islam
– The Fitnah and the Battle of Jaml
– Shifting the capital to Kufa
– The Battle of Siffin
– The Arbitration
– Revolt of the Kharijites
– The Battle of Nahrawan
– Ali’s relationship with his sons
– The assassination and death of Ali
Part 1-4: students will be expected to prepare readings from various biographical sources of the life of Umar, such as ‘Ali ibn Abi Talib’ by Muhammad al-Sallabi.
Instructor
Shaykh Muhammad Sbini was born and raised in Syria where he studied for 15 years at the Shariah Institute of Dawah and Guidance, Abu al-Nur. Upon graduation he continued his studies at the International Faculty for Dawah, Damascus. In 1992 he came to the UK and has been teaching an array of Islamic Sciences including but not limited to, Arabic, Usul al-Fiqh, Fiqh, Aqidah, Sirah, Tafsir, and Hadith.
Who is the course for?
This programme is suitable for those who intend to learn the biography of Ali in a comprehensive manner yet at their own pace.
- This programme is suitable for anyone who wishes to study the biography of Ali, no matter where they are in their journey of Islamic studies.
- The duration of each level depends upon students’ caliber and dedication towards classes.
- Students can speed up their pace in completing the various levels or slow down depending on how much quantity they can retain and how many levels they wish to cover.
- Students can set a pace of daily, weekly, and even monthly intervals.
- The average time in which a student is expected to complete one entire part of this programme is 1 academic term of weekly studies, whereby the student completes at least one chapter per week; both by watching all the relevant videos of a lesson and preparing the reading of recommended text/s.
Programme Overview:
– To provide a comprehensive study of the biography of Ali for those who wish to learn at their own pace.
– To enable students to grasp otherwise comprehensive aspects of Islamic history, in an easy and structured manner.
– To allow students to grasp the language relating to historical contexts, as well as related names, incidents, places, and biographical terms.
– To empower students to become independent learners of Islamic history.
– Students should be able to recall the biography of Ali in a clear, structured, and coherent manner.
– Students are expected to engage with texts of Islamic history.
– Students are expected to read books of Islamic History and biographical texts with minimal hinderance.
– Students are expected to navigate the biography of Ali.
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