Ali

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Noun 1. Ali (Proper Noun): The fourth caliph of Islam (656-661 CE), considered the first rightful successor by Shiite Muslims. He was a cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad. His assassination was a pivotal event leading to the major schism between Sunni and Shiite Islam. 2. Ali (Proper Noun): Muhammad Ali (born Cassius Clay, 1942-2016), an iconic American professional boxer and social activist. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time, known for winning the world heavyweight championship three times.

Usage Examples
  • Historical/Religious Context:
    • Many pilgrims visit the shrine of Ali in Najaf, Iraq.
    • The division between Sunni and Shiite Muslims originated after the death of Ali.
  • Sports/Cultural Context:
    • Muhammad Ali was famous for his phrase, "Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee."
    • Ali refused to be drafted into the military during the Vietnam War, citing his religious beliefs.
Advanced Usage
  • The name "Ali" is commonly used as a given name for boys in the Muslim world, meaning "high," "elevated," or "champion."
  • In academic discourse, "the era of Ali" specifically refers to his caliphate and the First Fitna (civil war) in early Islamic history.
Variants and Related Words
  • Alid (adj): Pertaining to Ali or his descendants.
  • Alawite (n): A member of a religious group venerating Ali as an incarnation of God (distinct from mainstream Shiism).
Synonyms
  • For the Caliph: , (Commander of the Faithful).
  • For the Boxer: , , .
Related Phrases and Idioms
  • "The rope of Ali": An idiom referring to a reliable source of support or guidance, stemming from a saying attributed to Ali.
  • "Ali shuffle": A boxing term named after Muhammad Ali's distinctive footwork technique.
Noun
  1. the fourth caliph of Islam who is considered to be the first caliph by Shiites; he was a cousin and son-in-law of Muhammad; after his assassination Islam was divided into Shiite and Sunnite sects
  2. United States prizefighter who won the world heavyweight championship three times (born in 1942)

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