‘Alī ibn Abī Tālib ("'"') Approximately: March 17, 599 - February 28, 661 was an early Islamic leader, the first Shi'a Imam and the fourth and final Sunni caliph. Ali had vast influence on the developments of events during the time of the early Muslims as a military leader, close companion, cousin and son-in-law of Muhammad. Later, his stature as a foremost authority on the Qur'an, … Wikipedia
