Sons and Daughters of Imam Ali (A.S.)

Imam Ali (A.S.), the first Imam and successor of Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.), was blessed with many children who carried forward his legacy of faith, courage, and sacrifice. According to the well-known Shia scholar Shaykh al-Mufid in Kitab al-Irshad, Imam Ali (A.S.) had 27 children (or 28).

Children of Imam Ali (A.S.) from Bibi Fatima (S.A.)

1. Imam Hasan (A.S.) – The second Imam, known for his patience and wisdom.

2. Imam Hussain (A.S.) – The third Imam, martyred in Karbala.

3. Bibi Zainab (S.A.) – A woman of great knowledge and strength, who played a key role after Karbala.

4. Bibi Umm Kulthum (S.A) – Also known as Zainab the younger, who endured great hardships after Karbala.

Children from Other Wives

From Khawla bint Ja‘far al-Hanafiyyah:

5. Muhammad ibn al-Hanafiyyah – A strong and pious son of Imam Ali (A.S.).

From Umm Habib bint Rabi‘a:

6. Omar – A son of Imam Ali (A.S.).

7. Ruqayyah – A daughter of Imam Ali (A.S.).

From Ummul Banin bint Hizam:

8. Abbas (A.S.) – The brave flag-bearer of Karbala.

9. Jafar – Martyred in Karbala.

10. Uthman – Martyred in Karbala.

11. Abdullah – Martyred in Karbala.

From Layla bint Mas‘ud al-Darimi:

12. Muhammad Asghar (Abu Bakr) – Martyred in Karbala.

13. Ubaydullah – Martyred in Karbala.

From Asma bint Umays al-Khath’amiyyah:

14. Yahya – A son of Imam Ali (A.S.).

From Umm Sa‘id bint Urwa al-Thaqafi:

15. Umm al-Hasan – A daughter of Imam Ali (A.S.).

16. Ramla – A daughter of Imam Ali (A.S.).

Other Daughters of Imam Ali (A.S.) (Mothers not widely recorded):

17. Nafisa

18. Zainab (youngest)

19. Ruqayyah (youngest)

20. Umm Hani

21. Umm al-Kiram

22. Jumana (Umm Jafar)

23. Umana

24. Umm Salama

25. Maymuna

26. Khadija

27. Fatima

After the Prophet’s passing, Bibi Fatima (S.A.) had a miscarriage. The unborn child was named Muhsin by the Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.), bringing the total number of Imam Ali (A.S.)’s children to 28.

Total Count

Sons: 14
Daughters: 13
Total Children: 27 (or 28 if Muhsin is included)