What were the two names that Ali wanted to name Al-Hasan and Al-Husayn before the Prophet named them?
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The name that Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) wished to name his two sons was: Harb (war). This is based on what Al-Tabarani narrated from Salim ibn Abi Al-Ja'd, who said: Ali said: "I was a man who loved war (Harb). When Al- was born, I intended to name him Harb, but the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) named him Al-Hasan. When Al-Husayn was born, I intended to name him Harb, but he named him Al-Husayn. He (the Prophet) said: 'I have named these two sons of mine after Harun's two sons, Shabbar and Shabir.'"
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