ibn Abi Talib, Ali b. March 17, 600 d. January 28, 661 Religious Leader. He was born in the Kaaba sanctuary, the holiest place in Islam, and raised in the household of his cousin, the Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). When Muhammad received his divine revelation, Ali was among the first to acknowledge it. He married Muhammad's daughter Fatimah and was Muhammad's trusted lieutenant for the ten years that he led the Muslims in Medina, taking part in almost all the battles fought to defend the new faith. After Muhammad's death his mantle of...[Read More] (Bio by: Bill McKern) Imam Ali Mosque, Najaf, An Najaf, Iraq
b. March 17, 600 d. January 28, 661