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Why do Shia Muslims consider Ali (a.s.) superior to all prophets except the Messenger of God (s.a.w.)?{{question end}}
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The belief of [[Shia Muslims]] in the superiority of Imam Ali (a.s.) over all prophets is supported by numerous pieces of evidence and arguments, some of which are briefly mentioned here. One such example is the event of **Mubahala**, where, according to the consensus of commentators, the companions of the Prophet (s.a.w.) in this event were Lady Fatimah, Hasan, Husayn, and Imam Ali (peace be upon them). Therefore, the terms "our women," "our sons," and "our souls" mentioned in the verse refer to these four individuals. Another example is the Prophet's (s.a.w.) description of the virtues of Amir al-Mu'minin (a.s.), where he said, "If anyone wishes to see the knowledge of Adam, the understanding of Noah, the devotion of Moses, the awe of Jesus, and the perfection and beauty of Muhammad, let them look at Ali (a.s.)." Another piece of evidence is the **Hadith al-Tayr**, in which Amir al-Mu'minin (a.s.) is described as the most beloved of God's creation. Therefore, since both Shia and Sunni Muslims agree that the Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.) is the greatest of all prophets, Amir al-Mu'minin (a.s.) is also considered superior to all prophets except the Messenger of God (s.a.w.).