Lesson No. 10 - Hazrat Ali's (R.A) Humanism

HAZRAT ALI'S (R.A) HUMANISM

Hazrat Ali (R.A) was noble, kind hearted and a man of righteousness. He was a man of brave, humble and forgiving spirit. Gentle in behaviour of and affectionate in conduct he set the noblest example of character to the world. Even during his Khilafat he remained simple in living and courteous with the poor.

In his early childhood he was blessed by the care of his cousin, the Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (SAWW). To him his cousin was like a guiding star. He followed his actions and deeds and high values of morality. By mind and character he excelled the others and attained a very high place in society.

He (R.A.) was married to Hazrat Fatima (R.A.) the daughter of the Holy Prophet (SAWW) . It was a very happy marriage and they led a contented life. They found their only luxury in prayers. They did their best to share the sorrows and sufferings of the poor. They felt pride in serving the humanity.

In the battle of Ohad, Hazrat Ali (R.A.) came across his worst enemy, Talha. In hand to hand encounter, Talka was injured and fell down . Hazrat Ali (R.A.)left him like that and walked away. A friend advise Hazrat Ali (R.A.) to finish him. But Hazrat Ali (R.A.) refused to do so and said, "I cannot strike a man who is not in a position to defend himself . If he survives he is welcome to live as long as his life lasts."

In another battle his slave brought some sweet syrup saying , "My lord, the sun is very hot and you have been constantly fighting, have a glass of this cold drink to refresh yourself." He (R.A.) looked around and replied, "Shall I refresh myself when hundreds of people around me are lying wounded and dying of thirst? Better give this cold drink to each of these wounded persons." The slave said, "My lord they are all our enemies." Hazrat Ali (R.A.) replied, "They may be, but they are all human beings. Go and attend to them."

On another occasion Hazart Ali (R.A.) allowed his enemies to take water from the river. When his officers objected to it, he (R.A.) said, They are human beings first and enemies later. I cannot think of refusing a man food and drink because he is my enemy. I fight for truth and justice and not for my personal motives. Throughout his life he availed every opportunity to serve the human beings without any prejudice.

Words

Meaning

Righteousness

Piousness

Affectionate

Loving

Courteous

Civil, polite

Excelled

Surpassed

Luxury

Comfort

Finish him

Kill him

Survive

Recover

EXERCISES

Q:1 Tick (-/) the correct answer as in the text. (correct answer in blue)

i) Hazrat Ali (RA) was noble, kind hearted and a man of
(a) right disposition (b) righteousness (c) sound mine

ii) Hazrat Ali (RA) was married to
(a) His cousin (b) Hazrat Fatima (RA) and (c) His uncle's relatives

iii) Talha was Hazrat Ali (RA)'s
(a) friend (b) neighbour (c) enemy and (d) companion

Q:2 Answer the following questions.

i) Write a paragraph on Hazrat Ali (RA) with special reference to the great qualities he possessed.

Ans: Hazrat Ali (R.A.) was a very God fearing man. He was very noble, kind hearted, wise and brave. He remained with the Holy Prophet (SAWW) through thick and thin. He accepted Islam when he was quite a young boy. Due to kind and miraculous training given by the Holy Prophet (SAWW), Hazrat Ali (R.A.) possessed great qualities. He was very brave and courageous. He led a simple life. He always helped the poor and needy. He spent every second of his life in worshipping God and serving the humanity. He fought for truth and justice and not for his personal motives. He was married to Hazrat Fatima (R.A.) the daughter of Holy Prophet (SAWW) and they led a happy and contended life. After the death of Hazrat Usman (R.A.) he became the fourth Caliph of Islam. He served Islam till his death.

ii) What kind of life did Hazrat Ali (RA) and Hazrat Bibi Fatima (RA) lead?

Ans: Hazrat Ali (R.A.) was married to Hazrat Fatima (R.A.) the daughter of the Holy Prophet (SAWW). It was a very happy marriage and they led a contended life. They remained busy in prayers. They always helped the poor and the needy. They felt pleasure in serving the humanity.

iii) Write a few lines to describe Hazrat Ali's (RA) early childhood. Who took care of him?

Ans: When Hazrat Ali (R.A.) was a child, the Holy Prophet (SAWW) looked after him. The Holy Prophet (SAWW) taught him all sweet and polite manners. It was the result of the Holy Prophet's training that when he declared that he is the last Prophet of God, Hazrat Ali (R.A.) accepted it at once and promised to stand by the Holy Prophet (SAWW) through thick and thin.

iv) How did Hazrat Ali (RA) behave with his enemies?

Ans: Hazrat Ali (R.A.) was very kind to his enemies. In the battle of Ohad Hazrat Ali (R.A.) defeated his worst enemy, Talha. was injured and fell down. Hazrat Ali (R.A.) left him and walked away saying this, "I cannot strike a man who is not in a position to defend himself. If he survives he is welcome to live as long as his life lasts."

Q:3 Punctuate the following lines.

i cannot strike a man who is not in a position to defend himself if he survives he is welcome to live as long as his life lasts.

Ans: I cannot strike a man who is not in a position to defend himself. If he survives, he is welcome to live as long as his life lasts."

Q:4 Use the following words in sentences of your own.

Kindhearted

Everyone likes kindhearted, polite and brave people.
Humble

Allah Almighty likes the humble people.
Contended

How blessed is he, who leads a contended life.
Sorrows

He who shares the others sorrows, the sorrows live away from him.
Survive

The word "survive" means to manage to stay alive or continue to exist, especially in difficult situations.
Attend

Hundreds attended the wedding.
Object

He objected on his going there.
Refuse

He refused to help me in my difficult times.
Avail

Avail every opportunity to serve the human beings.

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