The Commander of the Faithful Ali Ibn Abi Talib was born in the Sacred House of Allah in Mecca on Friday, the thirteenth day of the month of Rajab, thirty years after the Year of the Elephant (c.570). Nobody before or after him has ever been born in the House of God, the Most High. It was a markof him being honored by God, the Most High, may His name be exalted, and of his position being dignified in its greatness.
His mother was Fatima, daughter of Asad Ibn Hashim Ibn Abd Manaf, may God be pleased with her. She was like a mother to the Apostle of God, may God bless him and his family, and he (the Apostle) was brought up under her care.
Hazrat Ali was born within the Kaaba with his eyes closed and his body in humble prostration before the Almighty. Fatima stayed in the Kaaba for three days and as the fourth day approached she stepped out, carrying her gem in her arms. To her surprise, she found the Holy Prophet awaiting to receive the newly-born child in his anxious arms. Imamat feeling the subtle touch of Prophethood, Hazrat Ali opened his eyes and saluted the Divine Prophet “Assalamo Alaika Ya Rasoolallah (Peace be upon you, O Messenger of Allah).”
Abid ali ujjan 