Hazrat Ali

We have heard about many personalities whom we can consider as a role model for us. This may be because we become inspired by their lifestyle and teachings. They are the people who taught us about wisdom, and righteous ways to lead our lives. Hazrat Ali is also one of the heroes from those people because many people have learned plenty of things and lessons by his teachings and stories of wisdom. So today I am going to write some paragraphs about him, because I consider him as a hero for myself and role model to follow.

He was born in Mecca to Fatima Binte Asad. Hazrat Abu Talib, Holy Prophet's uncle, was his father. He was the first child who accepted Islam at the age of ten and promised Holy Prophet his full support at all times, despite the danger he was putting himself into. This shows that since a very early age, he was able to distinguish between right and wrong and chose the right path. For Islam, he even risked his own life by sleeping on Holy Prophet's bed on the night of migration to Madinah. He also defeated the largest fortress of Khyber for Muslims. He participated in Ghazwa Tabuk and in all the clashes against non believers. He was very famous for his bravery and he accepted all the challenges very courageously. He was the first one to step forward in front of Arab warrior Abdwood in Ghazwa Khandaq. He was witnessed as a spectacular spectacle of valor and heroism in Arabia as he killed the bravest combatant of the Jews, Mahrab, through vigorous blow of his sword, he was given the title of 'Asadullah' (lion of Allah) by Holy Prophet

He was very generous. Despite being the leader of Muslims in his later life he never wished to collect possessions and led a simple life. He always remained modest and was grateful to Almighty for all the blessings He granted him with. He always helped the poor ones by giving his wealth to charity.

He was not only a Sahabi, but he also appeared as a great visionary scholar. 'He spent his life according to the teachings of Islam and served humanity.' He could never compromise over supporting the basic institutions of Islam. Being just is yet another trait of him which makes him a role model for all of us, like for example he equally treated both Muslims and Non-Muslims. He ensured peace, love and promotion of humanity. His contribution to Islam was exemplary and he was the greatest gift of Islam.

I am very much inspired by all of the qualities of Hazrat Ali like: honesty, patience, helping everyone, being generous and kind to others, and being grateful to Allah for everything that He has blesssed us with. I will surely implement all of these qualities in my daily life in order to lead a righteous life like Holy Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) and Hazrat Ali (A.S).