{"product_id":"ali-ibn-abi-talib-the-fourth-caliph-of-islam","title":"Ali ibn Abi Talib","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eAli ibn Abi Talib, the cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad, was also one of the members of the Prophet’s household. The Prophet took him into his care when he was only 5 years old and gave him an excellent upbringing. And from then onwards, he remained with the Prophet until he married the Prophet’s daughter Fatima after the migration to Madinah. In fact, he was so close to the Prophet that once the Prophet said to him, “You are of me, and I of you.” This closeness, however, entailed great responsibility along with constantly being tested with trying situations. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIn the course of time, Ali became well-versed in Islamic knowledge, achieved profundity in religion and lived a life of deep realization and spirituality. The Caliphs Abu Bakr, Umar  and Uthman used regularly to consult him in matters of importance. After Uthman’s death, Ali was chosen to be the fourth Caliph of Islam. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAli loved and obeyed Allah and His Messenger so much that he was given the title of al-Murtada, or the one with whom Allah is pleased.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended Age: 5 to 9+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSr. Nafees Khan is a graduate of Aligarh Muslim University in India and a retired member of The Ontario College of Teachers in Canada. Her career spans over thirty years as an elementary school teacher. Sr. Nafees has been an active member of the Muslim community in Canada since 1967. Her dedication to the Muslim Community and her love of teaching lead to her key role in the establishment of two prominent schools in Toronto: Islamic Foundation and Al Falah. Sr. Nafees served as Principal at both of these schools as well. Her other books are A to Z of Akhlaaq, Allah’s Zoo, Basic Duas for Children, Prophet of Peace and The Traveller from the Heavens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Goodword Kids","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":19999869468785,"sku":"9788178987651","price":8.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0075\/3290\/4561\/files\/Ali-ibn-Abi-Talib-Darussalam-islamic-bookstore-dsbooks.jpg?v=1732426003","url":"https:\/\/www.dsbooks.com.au\/products\/ali-ibn-abi-talib-the-fourth-caliph-of-islam","provider":"Darussalam Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}