Imam Ali (a.s.)’ whole life was miracle. Imam Ali (a.s.) has
numerous titles, one of which is “Mazhar-ul-Ajaaib”. Some of his miracles are
reproduced below:
Recognizing Archangel Jibra’il: Imam Ali (a.s.) was sitting on the
pulpit of the Mosque of Kufa and said: “O’People! Ask me anything before you
loose sight of me…..” A man stood from the crowd and said: Where is Jibra’il?”
Imam Ali (a.s.) looked towards the sky then looked on the earth then looked
towards East and lastly looked towards West and said to the man: “You are
Jibra’il” As soon as he heard the Imam, he became a bird and flew away. Every
one exclaimed “We testify that you are the True Successor of the Prophet.”
(Bihaar-ul-Anwaar)
Giving life to dead youth: Per Yaqoob-e-Kulayni, Imam Jaffer
al-Sadiq (a.s.) said: “Bani Makhzoom clan had some relations with Imam Ali
(a.s.). One a young man came to him and said that his brother had died and he
was grief-stricken. Imam (a.s.) inquired if he wanted to see his dead brother,
he replied in affirmative. The Imam (a.s.) went to his grave, recited some mysterious
words and kicked the grave and a young man came out.
Meeting with Sam ibne Nooh: Some people came to the Holy Prophet
(s.a.w.s.) from Yemen and said that they were from the race of Sam the son of
Prophet Nooh and inquired as to who was his Vicegerent, and can he show them
the dead Sam ibne Nooh. The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) said: “Yes, with Allah’s
permission”, then he told Imam Ali (a.s.) to go to arch of the Mosque and kick
the floor. Accordingly, Imam Ali (a.s.) took those Yemenis to the interior of
the Mosque, performed two-rakat prayer and kicked the floor. The floor cracked
and an old man with bright face, and white beard reaching his belly-button came
out. He recited Durood on the Imam and said: “I testify that there is no God
but Allah, Muhammad is His Prophet and Chief of all Prophets and that you are
the vicegerent of Muhammad and Chief of all vicegerents and I am Sam ibne Nooh”
The Yemenites was carrying some ancient scriptures they compared his
description with the scriptures and requested if Sam could recite some thing
from the scripture to which he complied. All the Yemenites converted to Islam!
(Manaqib ibne Shahar Ashoob, Bihar ul Anwar)
Meeting with the vicegerent of Prophet Iesa:
Ibne Shahar Ashoob narrates
from Imam Jaffer al-Sadiq (a.s.) who said: “While on way to Siffeen, Imam Ali
(a.s.) recited Azaan for Maghrib prayer when the mountain cracked open and an
old man with bright face and white beard appeared out of it and saluted the
Imam.
The Imam replied to him and
said: “Brother Scham’oon, the vicegerent of Prophet Iesa, how are you?” He
replied: “I am fine. I am waiting for the reappearance. I do not find anyone
else who have suffered so much for the sake of Allah and who have high status
by Divinity. My brother, be patient! Soon you will meet your cousin Prophet
Muhammad. I have seen the vicegerents of other Prophets were also oppressed.”
Man becomes dog by Imam’s curse:
Sayyid Razi writes in “Khasais”
that once two people came to Imam Ali (a.s.) for settlement of a dispute and
the Imam after examining the oral and documentary evidence passed judgment
against a person who was a Kharajite. The Kharajite alleged that the Imam did
not give judgment judiciously and that God did not approve the judgment. The
Imam pointing towards him said: “Get lost, you dog” The man suddenly turned
into a black dog. He was shaking his tail and tears started to flow from his
eyes. Out of kindness, the Imam recited some words and he regained his original
status. The people in the Mosque were dumb-founded. The Imam said: “Why you are
startled? Don’t you know that the vicegerent of Prophet Dawood, Asif Barkhiyya,
brought the Throne of Queen Bilquees in a lightening speed. He was given only
one of Allah’s Great Name while we have been given 72 Great Names of Allah!”
His companions said that when he had such supreme power then why not destroy
Mua’wia with it. The Imam replied: “The esteemed slaves do not supersede His
(Allah) words and comply with His Wishes and Commands”
Hadees of Bird”:
Hasan Basri narrates: “Hujjaj
bin Yousuf asked me about Imam Ali (a.s.), I told him that I think Ali ibne Abu
Talib was a Jannati as he was the first Muslim, was the husband of Fatima
Zahra, father of Hasnain, he helped the Prophet at every occasion and protected
Islam.” Hujjaj said: “Curse on you, Ali killed thousands in Jamal and Siffeen,
and Allah said that whoever kills a Mumin his place is Hell!” Anas bin Malik
was sitting there, he stood up in anger and said: “Hujjaj, you have forced me
to speak up. I testify that once the Holy Prophet was starving for three days.
Allah sent a roasted bird and bread from Paradise
through Jibra’il and said that it a gift from Allah for you to satisfy hunger.
The Prophet raised his hands towards sky and prayed: “O’ Allah! Send to me your
most beloved person to share this bird with me. As soon as the Prophet finished
the prayer, Ali knocked the door but I turned him back saying the Prophet was
busy. The Prophet repeated the prayer three times and I turned Ali back twice.
Third time Ali said loudly “Anas, I have come three times and you have sent me
back.” The Prophet heard Ali’s voice and asked me as to who was there, I
replied that it was Ali and he ordered me to let him in. The Prophet asked me
for reason to refuse entry to Ali, I told him that I wanted some Ansari to be
honored by sharing the bird with him.” Hujjaj threatened Anas to leave and
never narrate this Hadees ever.
(Al-Arbaeen LeMuntakibaddin)
A Dinaar and Food of Paradise :
One day, Imam Ali (a.s.)
inquired Bibi Fatima (s.a.) if there was any food in the house to which Bibi
replied in negative. The Imam borrowed one Dinaar and was going to purchase
some eatables. On the way, he found his companion, Miqdad ibne Aswad in a
desperate condition. On inquiry, he found out that Miqdad and his family was
also starving. Imam Ali (a.s.) gave that borrowed Dinaar to him and proceeded
to the Mosque to pray. In the meantime, Allah informed His Prophet about Imam
Ali (a.s.)’s sacrifice and ordered the Prophet to eat his food with Imam Ali
(a.s.) and his family. The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) asked the Imam if he can
join them for food. Although, the Imam (a.s.) was aware that there was no food
at home but felt embarrassed to refuse. When both arrived at home, they saw
that Bibi was praying while there was a pot near by from which fresh steam was
blowing.
When Bibi finished her prayer,
they exchanged greetings and the Prophet asked for food.
Bibi presented that pot to the
Prophet and Imam Ali. Imam Ali was surprised to see the pot full of meat and
looked at Bibi. The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) seeing his surprise told the Imam
(a.s.): “Do not be surprised! This food is from Paradise
in exchange of your Dinaar you gave it to Miqdad, Allah has given this gift to
my daughter Fatima as He had provided food to Mariyam.” (Abu Saeed Khudri in
Amali of Tusi)
Pomegranates from pillar of Mosque:
Per Muhammad ibne Abi Bakr,
once, Imam Hasan (a.s.) was sick and Imam Ali (a.s.) wanted to procure
pomegranates, Imam Ali (a.s.), the “Mazhar-ul-Aja’ib” extended his hand
(Yadullah) towards a pillar of the mosque and recited some sacred words and a
branch of pomegranates appeared from it. There were four pomegranates on the
branch, Imam Ali (a.s.) plucked all four and equally distributed between Imam
Hasan (a.s.) and Imam Husayn (a.s.) and then addressed the audience and said:
“These are from Paradise”. People asked if he had the privilege to which the
Imam (a.s.): “Am I not the Distributor of Paradise and Hell?” (As-Saaqib Fil
Manaqib)
Reference: Mo’jezaat Ale Muhammad
by Sayyid Hashim Al-Bahrani
Mashallah . Yaa Ali madad.
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