Ali bin Abi Talib, the son of the Prophet's {Peace Be Upon Him} uncle, was the first Imam for the Shi'a, and the fourth of the Rightly Guided Khulafa' for the Sunni.

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Why Sunnies put “Karram Allahu Wajhah” after name of Ali ibn Abi Talib?

Sunni brothers normally use "Rathi Allahu Anh" after the name of Sahaba of prophet Muhammad (PBUH). But in many cases use "Karram Allahu Wajhah" for Ali ibn Abi Talib. For instance on some tiles of ...
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Is Ali explicitly mentioned by name in the Quran?

Assalamu alaikum warahmatullaahi wabarakaatuh If Shia revere and follow Ali so much, is he mentioned in the Quran?
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Is it accepted by sunni scholars Imam Ali a.s had Keramat?

The story of death of Salman Al-Farsi r.a. the Persian Sahabi of prophet is mentioned in different Shia books like this reference. It includes that Imam Ali passed a long distance in very short period ...
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Abu-Bakrs, Omars, and 'Aishas in the offspring of Imam Ali

I heard that in the offspring of Imam Ali bin Abu-Talib (may Allah be pleased with him and honor his face), there were ones who were called: Abu-Bakr Omar 'Aisha Is this true? could you mention ...
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According to Shi'a, Did Imam Ali (RA) reach the Skies before the Prophet did?

I have heard from a shia friend that when the prophet went to the Skies to meet Allah at the night of Esraa and Miraj, Imam Ali (RA) was already there and was presented to the Prophet by God. Is this ...
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Why did Ayesha battle with Ali (a.s) in the Battle of the Camel (Jamal)

Many Sunni references point to the fact that Ayesha, along with some of the companions of the Prophet (saws) such as Talha and Zubair entered into a battle with Ali (a.s). References : History ...
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Was Hazrat Ali (RA) born inside the kabba, when the Kaaba Walls gave its way?

I have heard from shia brother than when Imam Ali (RA) was born, he was born inside the walls of Kaabah? That is the walls broke and he was delivered inside the kaabah. I know it is hard to imagine. ...