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Practice these MCQs in the appQuick fact: The nickname "Abu Turab" (Father of Dust) was given to Hazrat Ali (R.A) by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
"Abu Turab" means "Father of Dust" or "Man of Dust." This nickname was affectionately given to Hazrat Ali (R.A) by the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) on an occasion when Ali was sleeping on the ground with dust on his body. The Prophet woke him up and lovingly addressed him as "Abu Turab." Far from being derogatory, this title became one of the most cherished and well-known kunyas (nicknames) of Hazrat Ali (R.A), reflecting his humility and the Prophet's affection for him.
Hazrat Ali (R.A) was the cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), being married to Fatima (R.A), the Prophet's youngest daughter. He was the first child to accept Islam and later became the fourth Caliph of Islam. Besides "Abu Turab," he was also known by titles such as "Asadullah" (Lion of Allah), "Haider-e-Karrar," and "Bab-ul-Ilm" (Gate of Knowledge). The incident of the nickname reportedly occurred when Hazrat Ali (R.A) was found sleeping in the mosque with dust on his clothes after an argument with his wife Fatima (R.A).
