First to accept Islam: When the Prophet Muhammad (saww) first received revelation, Ali (as) was a young boy living in his home. He was the first male to accept Islam.
Never worshipped an idol: He never worshipped an idol, not even for a single day. That is why he is called "Karram Allahu Wajhahu" — may Allah honour his face — because his face never bowed to an idol.
Standing up for the Prophet: When the Prophet (saww) invited his close family to Islam, young Ali (as) stood up and said, "I will support you." The Prophet (saww) then called him his brother, his helper, and his successor.
Example
The youngest speaks up: Imagine a classroom where the teacher asks a hard question. Everyone is silent, but the youngest student bravely raises his hand. That was Ali (as) — young, but the first to stand with the truth.
Key Terms
- Karram Allahu Wajhahu (کرم اللہ وجہہ) — "May Allah honour his face"; a title of Imam Ali (as) because he never worshipped an idol
- Successor (جانشین) — the one who comes after, to lead
Quran or Hadith
Shia sources record the event of the Prophet's invitation to his family (Da'wat Dhul-Ashira), in which young Ali (as) stood up to support him. — to be checked.
Fresh diagram to be drawn: None needed. Simple text topic.
- Imam Ali (as) was the first male to accept Islam.
- He never worshipped an idol, not even for one day.