Quran 5:55 Mawla Ali giving ring (zakat) while praying
Quran 5:55
But rather, only Allah is your Guardian and His Rasool and those who
believe, those who are establishing the Prayers and are paying the Zakat while
bowing.
Quran 5:55: Imam Ali (a.s.) Gives His Ring in Charity While Bowing
Al-Tabarani in al-Mu'jam al-Awsat, vol. 7, pp. 129–130, Hadith 6228
Ammar ibn Yasir narrated that a person in need approached Imam Ali (a.s.) while he was bowing in a voluntary prayer. Imam Ali (a.s.) removed his ring and gave it to him.
He then informed the Prophet ﷺ of what had happened, whereupon the verse was revealed:
“Your guardian is only Allah, His Messenger, and those who believe, who establish prayer and give charity while bowing.” (Quran 5:55)
The Prophet ﷺ then recited the verse and said:
“Whoever I am his master (mawla), Ali is his master. O Allah, befriend whoever befriends him and be the enemy of whoever is his enemy.”
Other references:
Ahmad ibn Hanbal, al-Musnad, vol. 1, p. 119; vol. 4, p. 372
Al-Hakim, al-Mustadrak, vol. 3, p. 119, Hadith 4576
Al-Haythami, Majma' al-Zawa'id, vol. 7, p. 17
Al-Muttaqi al-Hindi, Kanz al-'Ummal, vol. 11, pp. 332–333, Hadith 31662
Al-Muttaqi al-Hindi, Kanz al-'Ummal, vol. 11, p. 609, Hadith 32950
Quran 5:55: Imam Ali (a.s.) Gives His Ring While Bowing
Al-Qurtubi in al-Jami' li-Ahkam al-Qur'an, under the commentary of Quran 5:55, pp. 54–55
Al-Qurtubi records a narration from Ibn Abbas stating that Quran 5:55 was revealed concerning Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (a.s.), and he states that Mujahid and al-Suddi also held this view.
He then relates that a beggar asked for assistance in the mosque of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ, but no one gave him anything. Imam Ali (a.s.) was praying and was in the state of bowing, with a ring on his right hand. He gestured toward the beggar with his hand, allowing him to take the ring.
Al-Kiya al-Tabari said that this demonstrates that a small action does not invalidate the prayer, since Imam Ali (a.s.) gave his ring in charity while bowing without invalidating his prayer.
He further explained that the words, “and give zakat while they are bowing”, demonstrate that voluntary charity can also be called zakat, because Imam Ali (a.s.) gave his ring in charity while bowing.
Mawla Ali give his ring in zakat while bowing in prayers.
Quran 5:55: Imam Ali (a.s.) Gives His Ring While Bowing
Ibn Abi Hatim in Tafsir al-Qur'an al-'Azim, p. 1162, Hadith 6549
Utbah ibn Abi Hakim said regarding Allah's words, “Your guardian is only Allah, His Messenger, and those who believe”:
“It refers to Ali ibn Abi Talib (a.s.).”
Ibn Abi Hatim in Tafsir al-Qur'an al-'Azim, p. 1162, Hadith 6551
Salamah ibn Kuhayl said:
“Ali (a.s.) gave his ring in charity while he was bowing, so the verse was revealed: ‘Your guardian is only Allah, His Messenger, and those who believe, who establish prayer and give zakat while they are bowing.’” (Quran 5:55)
Tafsir al-Baghawi (Ma'alim al-Tanzil), vol. 3, p. 73 (Dar Taybah, Riyadh, ed. Muhammad 'Abdullah al-Nimr et al.)
Al-Suddi explained that the verse "and those who believe, who establish prayer and give zakat while they are bowing" refers to 'Ali ibn Abi Talib (a.s.). While he was bowing in prayer in the mosque, a beggar came by, and he gave him his ring.
Tafsir Al-Tabari,8,P531
This verse,{Verily, your guardian (wali) is Allah,His messenger, and the believers; those who perform the prayers and give zakat while bowing down} “It was revealed in favor of ‘Ali. When a beggar asked him for alms in the masjid and ‘Ali was in the position of ruku during the prayers, he gave away his ring while in that position.
Al-Asbab Al-Nuzul,page 201,202,No#396,397
Al- Wahidi
Kalbi’s narration, that the cause of this revelation was Imam Ali. Kalbi says,“The later part of this verse is in favor of ‘Ali ibn Abi Talib because he gave his ring toa beggar while in the state of ruku during theprayers.
Al-Durr Al-Manthur v5 p360,361,362
Al-Suyuti
This verse,{Verily, your guardian (wali) is Allah,His messenger, and the believers; those who perform the prayers and give zakat while bowing down} “It was revealed in favor of Ali When a beggar asked him for alms in the masjid and ‘Ali was in the position of ruku during the prayers, he gave away his ring while in that position.
