Thinkers of the Medieval Period
Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (A.S.)
601 – 661
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Ali ibn Abi Talib was the fourth Rashidun caliph who ruled from 656 CE until his assassination in 661, as well as the first Shia Imam. He was the cousin and son-in-law of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. Born to Abu Talib ibn Abd al-Muttalib and Fatima bint Asad, Ali was raised in the household of his cousin Muhammad and was among the first to accept his teachings.
When someone is sure of the returns, then he shows generosity.
Imam Hasan ibn Ali (A.S.)
625 – 670
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Hasan ibn Ali was an Alid political and religious leader. The eldest son of Ali and Fatima and a grandson of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, Hasan briefly ruled as caliph from January 661 until August 661. He is considered as the second Imam in Shia Islam, succeeding Ali and preceding his brother Husayn.
If you cannot teach knowledge, than you should teach your intuition.
Hazrat Aisha (R.A.)
613 – 678
Educationquotes
Hazrat Aisha bint Abi Bakr (R.A.) was the daughter of Abu Bakr and one of the wives of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Renowned as a teacher and transmitter of hadith, she was an influential figure in the early Muslim community.
People are paying no attention to the best act of worship: Humility.
Hazrat Zaynab bint Ali (A.S.)
628 – 682
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Zaynab bint Ali, was the eldest daughter of Fatima and Ali ibn Abi Talib. The former was a daughter of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, and the latter was his cousin. Ali is also recognized as the fourth Rashidun caliph and the first Shia imam.
Umar II
681 – 720
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Hazrat Fatimah (A.S.)
605 – 632
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Fasting for the maintainance and firmness of your sincerity.
Muhammad bin Qasim
696 – 715
Militaryquotes
Muḥammad ibn al-Qāsim al-Thaqafī was an Arab military commander in service of the Umayyad Caliphate who led the Muslim conquest of Sindh, inaugurating the Umayyad campaigns in India. His military exploits led to the establishment of the Islamic province of Sindh, and the takeover of the region from the Sindhi Brahman dynasty and its ruler, Raja Dahir, who was subsequently decapitated with his head sent to al-Hajjaj ibn Yusuf in Basra. With the capture of the then-capital of Aror by Arab forces, Muhammad ibn al-Qasim became the first Muslim to have successfully captured Indian land, which marked the beginning of Muslim rule in South Asia.
‘eight, or some say twenty-six thousand, men were put to the sword.’
John of Damascus
675 – 749
Religionquotes
Words from December 21
"When someone is sure of the returns, then he shows generosity."
Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (A.S.)
601
"Anything which can be counted is finite and will come to an end."
Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (A.S.)
601
"If you cannot teach knowledge, than you should teach your intuition."
Imam Hasan ibn Ali (A.S.)
625
"Thought, meditation and pondering is the life of clear sighted people"
Imam Hasan ibn Ali (A.S.)
625
"People are paying no attention to the best act of worship: Humility."
Hazrat Aisha (R.A.)
613
"Fasting for the maintainance and firmness of your sincerity."
Hazrat Fatimah (A.S.)
605