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Ali in Islamic culture
Through his relationship with the prophet Muhammad and his family, as well as being recognized as a peaceful leader in Islam, Ali played a major role in Islamic history and culture throughout his life. Ali's life Ali was born in Mecca in 601 CE, and was a member of a large family at the time. His father, Abu Talib, was very well known; he was also the head of the Hashim clan, a very respected and well-known trib at the time. It is also important to note that Ali's father was also Muhammed' s uncle. Ali was born into a large family. As a result of his father's large family, Muhammad decided to help his uncle by raising his cousin Ali. As Ali grew up, the prophet Muhammad announced Islam as a religion. Ali was one of the first people to accept Islam. The relationship between ali and the prophet Muhammed The prophet Muhammad informed Ali, when he was 22 years old, that God had commanded him to give his daughter, Fatima, in marriage. Ali married Fatima, and they had four children: Hassan, Hussien, Zaynab, and Umm Kulthum, some of Islam's most significant figures, as well as the grandchildren of the prophet Muhammad. The prophet Muhammad trusted Ali to become one of the rulers of the Rashidun empire that stretched from Central Asia in the east to North Africa in the west, and Ali was also known as the "fair ruler." The influence Ali had on Islamic cultureThe conquest of Mecca was peaceful under the leadership of Ali, and he did not use any force to gain victory. Ali is credited with ensuring that the Conquest of Mecca was not violent as well. Ali is also known for removing the idols from the Kaaba when the prophet Muhammad requested it. He was also sent to Yemen in 631 to spread Islam as a religion and teach the Islamic message.

When the prophet Muhammad died, a lot of people wanted a man by the name of Abu Bakar to be the (mawla), or leader. But many people rejected this idea and believed that Ali should be the mawla; these people are the Shia Muslims, who are still relevant today. There are many different views within Muslims themselves on Ali. For example, Shia Muslims believe he is the greatest spiritual leader and imam and the second-most significant figure in Islam after the prophet Muhammad. Compared to Sunni Muslims, who still consider him a very important person in Islam, but he is also seen as equal to other spiritual leaders also known as imam such as Umar, Abu Bakar, and others.