Ali [SEP] manner of death
assassination attempt and ensuring Muhammad's escape. This night is called "Laylat al-Mabit". According to some "ahadith", a verse was revealed about Ali concerning his sacrifice on the night of Hijra which says "And among men is he who sells his "nafs" (self) in exchange for the pleasure of Allah."
Ali survived the plot, but risked his life again by staying in Mecca to carry out Muhammad's instructions: to restore to their owners all the goods and properties that had
Islamic extremism and his support of cooperation with Israel. He also received an honorary doctorate from Israel's Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in 2005. He died on 22 September 2015 after a long illness.
Ali Salem died in Cairo on Sep 22, 2015.
Articles.
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