Al-Imam Ali ibne Abi Talib (peace be upon him), son-in-law, cousin and the first infallible successor of holy Prophet Muhammad bin Abdullah (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) was born on Rajab 13 in the Holy Ka’abah (House of Allah) in the holy city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia. His mother Fatimah Bint Assad (peace be upon her), at the time of his birth, was called to the holy Ka’abah and as she came close to it, the wall of Ka’abah became cracked and she was ordered by Allah to enter it. There Imam Ali was born and she remained guest of Allah for three days there. After three days she came out of Ka’abah holding little Imam Ali (peace be upon him) in her lap.

Every year on Rajab 13, the cracks became new recalling everyone the miracle. For centuries, the Saudi governments have been trying every treatment to conceal these cracks but failed.

Dr. Tariq Al-Kateb, who was included in the committee that entered Ka’abah to treat the cracks that became new every year,says that from inside holy Ka’abah there are very clear signs of Fatimah bint Assad (peace be upon her)’s entrance and then exit.

Here is a photographic report of cracks:

Haidar Haidar – a lyrical tribute

By: Aazam el-Baghdadi 

Be it Badr, Uhud or Khaibar,
We hear the cry, Haidar - Haidar.
We see his shining sword strike
the ones whom Allah dislikes.

to fight him and aren't aware
of his valor - can't survive.
They shall loose their lives.

And there is one who claims to be
the greatest warrior of Arabia - but see
the mighty sword falls on him too.
Even though to challenge him were few.

The Muslims are struck with terror.
They can't conquer the fort of Khaibar.
Each attack they make is turned back.
The will to fight they utterly lack.

The one who Allah loves, then comes
and out of fear the enemy is numb.
He takes the standard in one hand
and leads this seemingly defeated band.

A group of losers, say the books of history
under his command proceed to their victory.
His advances no one can ever cut short.
Finally he conquers the impenetrable fort.

In another battle the Prophet is betrayed.
As his followers have become so afraid.
They leave him wounded and run away.
Kufr still seems to hold it's sway.

But there is Haidar e Karrar to aid him.
A lost battle, he will be able to win.
Whenever Asadullah will be there,
to fight Islam, no one shall dare.

These astonishing feats no one can hide,
as time and again he turns the tide.
A battle comes and a battle goes by
Islam's standard always remains high.

So when in Ghadir - he is proclaimed
Mawla - that Muslims should follow him.
The Prophet's mission is complete. He alone
can bear the burden of this throne.

Only he can feel the Muslim's needs,
make sure they perform good deeds,
and guide them to the path of salvation.
He deserves the rulership of this nation.

He has the understanding and wisdom
to be the Imam in Allah's kingdom.
He is the gateway to the city of knowledge
and above all he has the most courage,

which is seen by his extraordinary feats.
With his scholarly skills none can compete.
Admire his piety He is not guided by greed.
The Prophet of Allah - only he can succeed.