During the month of Ramadan Al Arabiya English is publishing a series of profiles on prominent historical figures in Islamic history. In a glimpse into the life of Ali Ibn Abi Talib the fourth of the Rightly Guided Caliphs in Islam one can learn how he embraced significant assets of leadership while in power. ... Read More

 In a book by the Shiite scholar and poet in Bagdad Sharif Al-Razi The Way to Eloquence which was written in the ninth century Imam Ali cousin of Prophet Mohammad advised to reduce taxes on his people in the times of difficulties (see letter 53). The new anti-crisis plan which was generally approved by Vladimir ... Read More

 The 21st of Ramadan every year observed as the martyrdom anniversary day of man for whom the Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) said “You are my brother in this world and hereafter”. I am talking about the most talked-about personality (after Prophet Mohammad PBUH) of the Islamic world Ali Ibn Abi Talib (AS). An ... Read More

 In Medina the Holy Prophet (s) was forced to defend himself and his followers and was thus forced to face many battles. At each and every battle Imam Ali (a) was the hero. And it was he who fought single-handedly with famous warriors of Arabia defeated the enemies and brought victory to Islam. Records of these b ... Read More

  Letter 53 of Nahjul Balagha by Imam Ali is one of the most eloquent pieces of literature I have ever read. In it he writes to Malik al-Ashtar (who governs Egypt on his behalf) and gives him advice on how to treat the people. When I was appointed Head of Department in my school I read this letter in order to lear ... Read More

 The Noble Qur’an and Prophet Muhammad specifically refer to the leadership of Imam ‘Ali after the Prophet in several incidents. Ghadir Khum This incident took place on the 18th of Dhul Hijjah the twelfth month of theu Islamic calendar and has been narrated by 110 companions of the Prophet 84 members ... Read More

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  If in the Umma (community) of Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) Imam Ali (AS) was the greatest apostle of peace he was without a doubt also the greatest defender in it of the freedom and liberty of the individual. In the selection of a leader for the Muslims Ali had been bypassed thrice but by a supreme irony it was ... Read More

 During that month of Ramadhan Imam Ali (peace be upon him) was alternately going to the houses of his children and that of `Abdullah ibn Ja’far to break his fasts. His appetite had gone down very much and he used to take only a few morsels of food. When asked about it he would say: “I wish that when m ... Read More