Hazrat Ali (RA) was martyred in which month of the Islamic calendar? 

1. Ramadan
2. Shawal
3. Rajab
4. None of the above

Hazrat Ali’s (RA) martyrdom occurred in Ramadan 40 AH, Islam’s holiest month, adding profound spiritual significance. He was attacked on the 19th and passed on the 21st – dates that overlap with the Night of Power (Laylat al-Qadr). Shia Muslims particularly commemorate these days with mourning rituals, while Sunni scholars emphasize reflecting on Ali’s (RA) legacy of justice. The timing connects his sacrifice to Ramadan’s themes of spiritual struggle and divine mercy.