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About Ali ibn Abi Talib

Ali ibn Abi Talib was a medieval 1st shia imam and 4th rashidun caliph. 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. Read more on Wikipedia →

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  • Education — The importance of teaching, learning, and intellectual curiosity
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