On what night was Imam Ali (A) struck with a sword; an attack which eventually led to his eminence's martyrdom? What does Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei say about the self-sacrifice and yearning of Imam Ali (A) for martyrdom? And what does Sermon 156 of Nahjul Balagha have to do with our discussion? What does Imam Ali (A) say to the Messenger of Allah (S) regarding the battle of Uhud? And what did the Messenger of Allah (S) say to Imam Ali (A) when he heard the above statements of Imam Ali (A)? In what manner does Imam Ali (A) speak about martyrdom? Is martyrdom something that is bitter, or is it sweet? What was said in the Heavens and was heard on the Earth, when Imam Ali (A) was martyred? And are people who are desirous of martyrdom on the path of Allah limited to just the past eras, or are these kind of people still present in our era as well? The Leader of the Muslim Ummah, Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei, speaks about a beautiful conversation between Imam Ali (A) and the Messenger of Allah (S), and "Imam Ali (A)'s Yearning For Martyrdom". Our condolences to the believers upon the martyrdom anniversary of the first divinely appointed Imam, Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (A). Show Less >>