'Ali bin Abi Thaib (599-661) was one of the first followers of Islam and also the family of the Prophet Muhammad. According to Sunni Islam, he was the last Caliph of the first four caliphs. While the Shi'ites believe that he is the Imam at the same time the first caliph chosen by the Prophet Muhammad. Interestingly though Sunnis do not recognize the concept of Imamat they agreed to call with the title of Imam Ali, so Ali was the only one who as well as Imam Caliph. Ali is a cousin of Muhammad, and after marrying Fatimah az-Zahra, he became in-law of Muhammad.
Shi'ites believe that Ali was the caliph who is entitled to replace the Prophet Muhammad, and he has been appointed by God's command in the Wadi Rabigh. Shiite Ali elevated position above the other Companions of the Prophet who, like Abu Bakr and Umar bin Khattab.
Shiite always add the name of Ali ibn Abi Talib with alayhi Salam (USA) or may Allah bestow safety and welfare.
Some Sunnis are those who become members of the Umayyad dynasty of Ali and his supporters look the same as the other Sahaba.
Sunni Ali's name added to the quoted anhu (RA) or may Allah bestow Rida (the likes of) it. This Supplement also the same as that given to other Sahaba.
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