Summary: In this episode of Re-Sight Islam, Qasim and Salaam look at the life of Khalifa Ali, the cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet Mohammed. He ruled as the Khalifa for 5 short years from 656 to 661 in the immediate aftermath of the assassination of Khalifa Usman. This episode examines the tulmultuous times of Ali's rule as Qasim and Salaam tell the story of Khalifa Ali's rise through the ranks at the side of the Prophet, his reluctant acceptance of the office of Khalifat, his mortal clash with a trusted ally, his untimely end and the splintering of the Muslim faith. Qasim and Salaam tell how Khalifa Ali was the Achilles of his day, explain why avoiding Road Rage is a sign of piety , and why Salaam believes No Man Is Like Qasim And No Computer is like the Macbook Pro. This episode will also explain why Muslim women have held the reigns and been driving for 1500 years, why passing notes and gossip never ends good, why Qasim should give up his aspirations to be a rap star and why having a "dad bod" doesn't mean you can't be a legendary warrior and a leader. Have a listen, and let's break bread together! Please remember to subscribe, share and comment. If you have any questions for Qasim or have suggestions for topics, you can always Tweet them to @MuslimIQ or send an email to ReSightIslam@religion.news. This has been a production of the Religion News Foundation For more information on these, and other religion news stories from around the world, visit religionnews.com or subscribe to “Religion News Headlines” on your Alexa Device. The Religion News Foundation – Your source for professional journalism covering religion for over 80 years. LOVE what you hear? Show your support and help us keep Re-Sight Islam as the #1 Podcast on Islam in the US by becoming a PATRON - your generous donations will ensure that we are able to deliver a message of peace and reconcilliation for all to hear!
