He was the fourth caliph, from A.D. 656 to 661, when he was assassinated in Koufa, his capital. The essence of the Shiite movement in Islam is the contention that Ali, the son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad, should have been the first caliph to succeed Prophet Muhammad-p-u h- . Most often, dreaming of Ali, peace be upon him, or similar Imams means that the hero of such-dream will die as-martyr.-king dreaming of Ali: Will conquer-country or overrun-bastion and be highly praised. Seeing Ali means the dreamer will: 1- Triumph over enemies. 2- Have good and noble children and grandchildren. 3- Subdue the aliens in his Muslim country who rebel against the system, especially the Jews-according to the ancient interpreters- . 4- Become-successor and-trustee. 5- Embark on difficult, strenuous trips. 6- If at war, obtain many spoils. 7- Become more knowledgeable, generous, courageous, and ascetic or selfless.