Live like Ali, die like Hussein

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Live like Ali, die like Hussein is a religious slogan used by Shia Muslims,[1][2] referring to the martyrs Ali and his son Husayn ibn Ali.

Other famous Shia slogans

  • There is no hero (some versions replace hero with man)[3] except Ali; there is no sword except Zulfiqar - This slogan is very famous among Shia;[4] reported to have originated from Muhammad and is widely engraved on weapons,[5] such as swords. The slogan is frequently preceded by a Shia invocation to Ali[6] and is also “central to the du’a (prayer) of Isma’ilis, who recite it in one breath together with their declaration of faith in God.”[7]
  • Every place is Karbala; every day is Ashura[8] - This slogan is often repeated by Shia.[9] It is attributed to a hadith of the 12th Imam, Muhammad al-Mahdi.[10]

References

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