Zaydi imams

Ali ibn Abi Talib (; ) was the fourth Rashidun caliph who ruled from until his assassination in 661, as well as the first Shia Imam. He was the cousin and son-in-law of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. Born to Abu Talib ibn Abd al-Muttalib and Fatima bint Asad, Ali was raised in the household of his cousin Muhammad and was among the first to accept his teachings.

5th Rashidun Caliph (r. 661) and second Shia Imam

eighth of the Twelve Shia Imams (766–818)

Alid political and religious leader (c.695–740)

son of Zayd ibn Ali

8th-century Alid and Zaydi leader

9th-century self-declared Caliph of the Muslims

Zaydi Shia imam (785-860)

9th-century rebel against the Abbasids

Leader of revolt against Abbasid Caliphate (716–763)

arabian political figure

9th-century Alid Imam