Ali Ibn Abi Talib - Volume 1 of 2

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4.1.2.c. Fear instilled in the hearts of the enemy
One of the signs of prophethood that were narrated by 'Ali
(&) is this, which he narrated from the Messenger of Allah (gg): "I
have been given that which was not given to any of the other
prophets." We said: 0 Messenger of Allah (g), what is it? He said:
"I have been supported by means of fear instilled in the hearts of the
enemy, and I have been given the keys of the Earth, and I am called
Ahmad, and the soil has been made a means of purification for me,
and my Ummah has been made the best of nations."214
4.1.2.d. The Seal of Prophethood
'Ali (&) explained that among the attributes of the
Messenger of Allah (g) were physical signs, and he described one of
the most prominent physical signs of his prophethood when he said:
Between his shoulders was the seal of prophethood.215 This sign was
known to the People of the Book. It was an area of raised, red skin
near his left shoulder. At its smallest, it was the size of a pigeon's
egg, and at its largest, it was the size of a fist.'16
4.1.2.e. The mountains' greeting to the Prophet (g)
Arnir al-Mu'mineen 'Ali ibn Abi Tilib (&) told us of this
sign when he said: I was with the Prophet (g) in Makkah, and we
went out in some part of Makkah, and we did not come to any
mountain or tree but it said, "Peace be upon you, 0 Messenger of
Auah (g)."217
4.1.3. Encouraging people to adhere
to the way of the Prophet (gg)
Amir al-Mu'mineen 'Ali(4)
used to encourage the Muslims
to adhere to the guidance of the Prophet (g). He said in a sermon that
he delivered in ar-~abdhah'l': "Adhere to your religion, follow the
guidance of your Prophet and follow his Sunnah. Whatever you do