40 AH
| Centuries: | 1st century BH – 1st century – 2nd century |
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| Years: | 37 38 39 – 40 – 41 42 43 |
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Year 40 AH[1] started on Sunday, May 17, 660 CE, and ended on Thursday, May 6, 661 CE[2].
Events
- Ramadan 19 – Imam Ali (a) was struck with a sword by Ibn Muljam al-Muradi in Kufa Mosque and martyred from its injury two days later. (January 26, 661 CE)
- Ramadan 21 - Beginning of Imamate of Hasan b. 'Ali (a) and allegiance (Bay'a) of people to him as the caliph of the Prophet (s) (January 31, 661)
Deaths
- Ramadan 21 – Martyrdom of Imam Ali (a) two days after being struck in his morning prayer (January 28, 661 CE)
- Dhu l-Qa'da 1 - Ash'ath b. Qays (March 11, 661)
Notes
- ↑ Latin: Anno Hegirae, "in the year of the Hijra (Lunar Hijri calendar)
- ↑ WikiShia:Manual of Style/Dates