Ali Essays

  • ali

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    Introduction Many books have been written on the life of imam Ali ben Abu Abi Talib, his succession to the Caliphate, his disagreements, negotiations and decisions. Old and new libraries are replete with innumerable writings, studies and researches on the imam. The purpose of this book is not to present a review of incidents or study decisions or analyze actions taken by imam Ali. Nor does the book aim to support or refute what has been written on the imam. Whatever the source of what had been

  • The Shiat Ali Or The Party Of Ali

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    family should become the new Prophet. In the early years of Islamic history, the Shia had been just a movement known as the Shiat Ali or the Party of Ali. They claimed that

  • Muhammad Ali

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    Vietnam War and a steamrolling civil rights movement during the turbulent 1960’s. Were it not for Ali standing up for his religious beliefs and the plight of black people in America by refusing entry in the Army in 1967, Ali would not be the symbol of humanitarianism he is today, respected and recognized the world over. Had he not been willing to risk fortune, fame and freedom for his personal convictions, Ali would now only be known as a great fighter, maybe even the greatest, but along the lines of Joe

  • Muhammad Ali

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    modern day epic heroes do not have supernatural powers but are rather normal people who overcome obstacles in their life in an influential ways to others.Muhammad Ali is considered a modern-day epic hero due to his courage while dealing with discrimination against his faith, his acceptance to challenges, and being a person of action. Ali is an influential tragic hero for excelling in skill, strength, and courage just like how Odysseus used strength to free his men from the Lotus Eaters. Muhammad Ali’s

  • Muhammad Ali

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    Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. Do any of you know who that is? How about a Hall of Fame boxer with an overall record of 56-5(ibhof.com)? Not yet, well here is an obvious clue. He switched his name to Muhammad Ali in 1964(Ali) after his fight with Sonny Liston. Now do you know? I'm sure most of you know who that is, but for those of you that don't I have done some research for you to explain and tell you more about this amazing boxer. I would like to share with you about his early life, his amazing

  • Muhammed Ali

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    Muhammed Ali Muhammad Ali was one of the greatest heavy weight champions. His natural abilities were complemented by his flashy flamboyant personality. It was his ability that won him the heavy weight championship on three separate occasions, but only his “Float like a butter fly sting like a bee” antics won him the title of the “people’s champ” (“Ali” 2). Born Cassius Clay Jr. on January 17, 1942 in Louisville Kentucky, he was far from over privileged. His father Cassius Clay Sr., worked

  • Muhammed Ali

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    “Fly like a butterfly, Sting like a bee.” This is what the man did, and what he was good at. Mohammed Ali was the first man to ever win the heavyweight title three times, and had a very impressing boxing career. But Mohammed Ali was not only an impressive boxer, but he brought about social change in his own way as well. First, he has contributed extensively to the Muslim religion, for one by joining it, along with other contributions. Secondly, with his speaking out against the war in Vietnam and

  • Prophet Muhammad Ali Research Paper

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    Ali was the fourth rightly-guided Caliph, the cousin, and son-in-law of the Islamic Prophet Mohammad. Ali's father Abi Talib was from an important branch of the powerful Quraysh tribe called Banu Hashim, where he was the custodian of the Ka'bah. It is said that Ali was born inside the Ka'bah itself in the city of Mecca sometime around 600. Abu Talib was the one who took the prophet Mohammed into his house when he was orphaned and after he lost his grandfather. When a famine occurred in and around

  • Contributions of Imam Ali to his Culture

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    The purpose of this is paper is to show how great the contributions of Ali were to his culture. Ali was born miraculously, his mother Fatima-bint-Asad, the wife of Abu Talib, was Divinely Guided with sudden labor pains to the Holy Kaaba. As her immense labor pains weighed her down, Fatima knelt before the Kaaba and began praying to Allah(GOD) to make the birth of her child comfortable and easy. Before she knew it, the walls of the Kaaba miraculously split open by the Will of Allah. Fatima entered

  • Muhammad Ali

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    Muhammad Ali Muhammad Ali, whose birth name was Cassius Marcellus Clay, was born in Louisville, Kentucky January 17, 1942. He was named for a white, Kentucky abolitionist, Cassius M. Clay, and received the name Marcellus from his father’s name. Ali’s father, Marcellus Clay was a mural painter who did a lot of work for many churches in the community and his mother Odessa (Grady) Clay was a domestic worker. As a young boy, Cassius Clay was full of energy and carried a loud mouth wherever he went

  • Muhammad Ali

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    Muhammad Ali Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. later known as Muhammad Ali, was a black boxer, and was proud of it. Many African Americans were ashamed of their color, but Ali was different. He was the first boxer to win the Heavyweight Championship 3 different times. He had a great personality and was liked by the people. During his life, he made big decisions that changed the course of his life completely. Muhammad Ali's journey through life was a great inspiration for African American people, but

  • Muhammed Ali

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    Muhammed Ali In some people’s eyes Muhammed Ali is the greatest boxer ever. He was even classified as the greatest athlete in the 20th century by Sports Illustrated. He was the first to win the heavyweight title three times. He was a worldwide entertainer, and millions of people enjoyed watching his style. He was also very controversial because of his religious beliefs, his name change from Cassius Clay to Muhammed Ali and his refusal to fight in the Vietnam War. Muhammed Ali grew up in Louisville

  • Muhammmad Ali

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    I’m sure that everyone here has heard the phrase “float like a butterfly and sting like a bee”. This was the slogan used by the man considered by many to be the greatest boxer of all time, Muhammad Ali. Muhammad Ali was born in 1942 with the name Cassius Clay, but later changed it to Muhammad Ali after he became a Muslim. Cassius grew up in Louisville Kentucky and threw one of his first punches when he was only six months old, hitting his mother so hard that she had to have two teeth pulled out.

  • Muhammad Ali

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    Muhammad Ali Also known as: Cassius Marcellus Clay, Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr., Cassius Clay (1942- ) Professional boxer Personal Information Born Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr.; name changed to Muhammad Ali, 1963; born January, 17, 1942, in Louisville, KY; son of Cassius (a piano player) and Odessa Clay (both deceased); first wife, Belinda; second wife, Aaisha; third wife, Veronica Porche; fourth (and current) wife, Yolanda Williams, married in 1986; children: nine (one with Yolanda). Religion: Muslim

  • Muhammad Ali

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    One boxer that has captured the hearts of many people over the years is Muhammad Ali. Muhammad Ali may be known as “The Greatest” athlete to ever live. Even people who don’t follow boxing know Muhammad Ali. He has achieved a lifetime full of accomplishments including things such as receiving an Olympic Gold medal and being recognized for giving millions of meals around the world to try to stop hunger. Muhammad Ali was born as Cassius Marcellus Clay in Louisville, Kentucky. The famous boxer began

  • Mohamed Ali

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    boisterous Ali declared that he... ... middle of paper ... ... Americans in Lebanon. In 1996, he had the honor of lighting the Olympic flame in Atlanta, Georgia. At the same Olympics, Ali was also presented with a replacement gold medal. He had supposedly thrown the previous one, won in 1960, into the Ohio River after being refused entry to a restaurant, confirming his own suspicions that even with a gold medal, he would not be treated any different in the South. His daughter Laila Ali also became

  • Muhammad Ali

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    of the best known boxers all over the world. After retiring from his career, he has devoted his time to helping people all over the world, providing food and supplies to unfortunate people in countries worldwide. Cassius Clay, also known as Muhammad Ali, was devoted to boxing at a very young age, along with school and family. Cassius Clay, Jr. son of Odessa Clay and Cassius Clay Sr., was born on January 17, 1942(cite). Cassius Clay, Jr. was an African-American and a descendant of pre-Civil War American

  • Biography: Muhammad Ali

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    Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr. also known as Muhammad Ali is a famous and a very talented boxer. He was born on January 17, 1942 in Louisville, Kentucky. Cassius, named after his father, grew up in a good home. He had both parents and was the older of two brothers. His father painted billboard and signs for a living while his mother was a stay at home mom. He was first gained interest in boxing by Louisville police officer and boxing coach Joe E. Martin, who meet the 12-year-old over a thief taking

  • Essay On Muhammad Ali

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    Muhammad Ali: Refused Military Muhammad Ali is a former three-time heavyweight World Champion american boxer. He was born Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr once he joined the Nation of Islam he changed his name to Muhammad Ali. Later on in life he was striped of his heavyweight title for refusing to not enter into the military services and serve in the Vietnam war. On April 28, 1967, Muhammad Ali refused to be inducted into the military in Houston, Texas. this is when the New York boxing commission

  • Muhammad Ali the Hero

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    that are extraordinary. Muhammad Ali-Cassius Clay is someone that fills my standards of a hero. Muhammad Ali has accomplished hard goals by getting medals in the Olympics. Muhammad Ali had to stand up for his rights when he started to box. He has accomplished things in his life that would be very hard for me to accomplish. Muhammad Ali has done things that I think are very magnificent. The thing Muhammad Ali has done makes him a hero to me. At first, Muhammad Ali had no intension of boxing. After