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Did Hazrat Ali lift the door?

Published in Islamic History 1 min read

The account states that Hazrat Ali is said to have lifted the door of a fortress.

According to historical accounts, during a battle, when Hazrat Ali lost his shield, he is said to have lifted one or both doors of the fortress from its hinges. He then used the door(s) as a bridge across a moat, allowing the Muslim army to enter the fortress. The accounts further state that the door was exceptionally heavy, requiring a significant number of men to replace it.

Therefore, the answer based on historical accounts is yes.

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