Hazrat Muhammad al-Asghar ibn Ali (R.A)
Hazrat Muhammad al-Asghar ibn Ali (R.A) was born to Hazrat Ali ibn Abi Talib (R.A), cousin of Prophet Muhammad (SAW). There are different mentions of his mother’s name, such as Layla bint Mas’ud, Umama bint Abi al-As, Warha’ and Asma bint Umais.
Description
LINEAGE
Hazrat Muhammad al-Asghar ibn Ali (R.A) was born to Hazrat Ali ibn Abi Talib (R.A), cousin of Prophet Muhammad (SAW). There are different mentions of his mother’s name, such as Layla bint Mas’ud, Umama bint Abi al-As, Warha’ and Asma bint Umais.
LIFE
Muhammad al-Asghar (R.A) was smaller than Muhammad ibn al-Hanafiyya (R.A). Muhammad ibn Ali (R.A) had a hard war with his brother’s (Imam Hussain (R.A)) enemies and killed many of Kufa’s army. Eventually, a man from Bani Aban ibn Darim killed him. There are many sources which consider him among the martyrs of Karbala. He died in the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD.
LEGACY
While specific details about the life of Muhammad al-Asghar R.A) are not as extensively documented as his brothers, his association with the Ahl al-Bayt and his upbringing in their household undoubtedly left a profound impact on him.
Muhammad al-Asghar (R.A) inherited the legacy of bravery that characterized his family. He was raised in an environment deeply rooted in Islamic teachings and principles, under the guidance of his father, Imam Ali (R.A).
