Imam Ali from the View Point of Nun-Muslim Scholar 2
The state of not being turbulent
George Jordac states, “The waters all over the world, the water of the pools, the water of the lakes and the water of the oceans has the ability to be turbulent, but the thing that did not become turbulent was the soul of Imam Ali (which was like a sea), and nobody and nothing could stir it up.”
The pole of Islam world
George Jordac says, “Ali ibn Abi-tālib was unique in wisdom, he was the pole of Islam world and the source of Arabic knowledge and sciences. There is no science among Arabs unless he has established its bases or has had a contribution in its foundation.”
Ruling over the hearts
George Jordac, “O the world! What would happen if you collect all your forces and at each period of time bring a man like Ali with his wisdom, heart, word, and his sword, Du Al-Faghār? Although Ali (AS) did not rule over the people like the Umayyads and his mission was not such a governing, he did not miss the ruling over the hearts of the purified people. The qualities that he enjoyed as a great role model human, gave him the merit of ruling over the hearts.”
The Great Martyr
“The affection of Ali (AS) toward the people, and the love and affection of people toward Ali (AS) is evidence that the true noble man is the one who loved the goodness and was martyred in this way and Imam Ali is the very great Martyr.” said George Jordac, the famous Lebanese litterateur and author.
A Mighty Mountain
George Jordac says, “Yes, Ali (divine peace upon him) as the Imam of righteousness and goodness has remained akin to a mighty mountain throughout history so that even traumatic events and fierce winds could not shake it. Those who bore Alī ibn Abīțālib (divine peace upon him) animosity both went astray and led others astray and eventually demised and ceased to exist and there remained not a name nor a sign of them except the curse of the wise.
The clean conscience of humans deems them defunct and abject. If sin, indecency, and felony were valued before human conscience, they would also have value.”
Ali (divine peace upon him), a Bright Flame in Hearts
George Jordac says, “Alī ibn Abīțālib (divine peace upon him) is like a bright flame in hearts, an exhilarating warmth in souls, and a remedial logic in intellects. He believes that the Prophet of Islam (divine peace upon him and his family) has made a will and has even asked his companions for an inkpot and a pen to appoint Haḍrat Ali (divine peace upon him) as his successor on paper. Voltaire knows this to be authentic and was disconsolate about the unsatisfactory state of affairs. He said: “The last will of the Prophet of Islam (divine peace upon him and his family) was not exercised because he had chosen Alī (divine peace upon him) as his successor, while some elected Abūbakr after his demise.”
A Unique Version in the World
Shiblī Shumayyil, one of the pioneers of materialism, says, “Imam Alī ibn Abīțālib (divine peace upon him), the noblest of the noble, is a unique version that neither east nor west has seen like neither in the past nor today.”
Like Prophets (divine peace upon them)
Gibran Khalil Gibran, one of the greatest Arab authors and Christian thinkers, says, “I believe that Abūțālib’s son was the first Arab to communicate with the general spirit. He was the first character from Arabia whose lips carried the melody of the general spirit. This melody resonated through the ears of those who had not heard it before him… he departed this life while he had not delivered his message to the world. He neglected this world much the same as prophets who were appointed in communities which did not have enough capacity for those prophets. Those prophets entered crowds of people who did not deserve them and emerged at times when it was not their time. There is wisdom behind all this which God Himself knows better.”
Martyr of Justice
Carlyle, the great English philosopher, said: “All we can do is to love Ali (divine peace upon him) and adore him for he is a very redoubtable and self-effacing chivalrous man. Beneficence gushed from the source of his conscience, and flames of ardor and epic leaped from his heart. He was braver than a fierce lion but his bravery mingled with amity, grace, pure emotions, and kindness… He was killed in Kūfi. The vehemence of his justice led to such a crime as he saw everyone as just as himself. Before his demise, he said about his murderer, ‘If I survive, I do not know myself [what to do with the assassin], but if I pass away, the job would be yours. If you want to punish him, hit him with only one sword stroke and if you forgive, that is closer to piety.’”
Alī (divine peace upon him), the Manifestation of Righteousness
Mīkhā’īl Naʻīma, a clear-sighted author and an Arab Christian thinker, said, “Imam Alī (divine peace upon him)’s heroism was not confined to the war zone as he demonstrated his power in purity of insight, clearness of conscience, magic of expression, warmth of faith, depth of humane spirit, high level of aspiration, gentleness in nature, assisting the deprived, delivering the wronged from the aggressors and oppressors, and being humble before righteousness in any form it manifested before him. This heroic power is always simulative and motivational although days have gone by… .”
The Western Scientists around Ali’s Pulpit
Nevisian, a Christian scientist, says, “If Imam Ali (divine peace upon him), the great orator and the brilliant speaker, today and in the present era sat on the pulpit of Kufa mosque, you would see that the mosque with all its largeness was extremely crowded with Western people and world scientists to use the raging sea of Ali’s knowledge.”
The Lion of God
Washington Irving, an American researcher and author, says, “Ali (peace upon him) was from one of the most prominent families of Arab, Quraish. He had three great character traits: bravery, fluency, and generosity. It was because of his brave and daring spirit that he deserved the title ‘the lion of God’, which the prophet (divine peace upon him and his family) awarded him.
The Brilliant Star of Knowledge and Decency
Dr. Bols Salama, a great Christian scholar and jurist, says, “Ali (peace upon him) has attained a position where a scientist sees him as the brilliant star of knowledge and decency, an eminent author follows his writing style, and an Islamic jurist always relies on his researches and initiatives. Ali (peace upon him) made no exception in his judgments; he adjudicated equally and did not differentiate between the master and the servant. Ali (peace upon him) always felt very sad about the dreadful state of poor people and orphans.”
The Eminent Scientist of Islam
Rudolph Ziggur, a German researcher and author, says, “At the beginning of Islam, Alī ibn Abīțālib (peace upon him) was one of the brilliant scientists of Islam. Ali (peace upon him) was well–known in other countries, especially in Iran although he was still a young man, and it was rare for a young scientist to become well–known and respected outside his hometown.”
A Superb Example of Piety
Will Durant, a famous English orientalist, said, “Alī (divine peace upon him) was a perfect example of modesty, piety, joy, and sincerity on the path of religion in his youth. He was handsome, good-tempered, full of ideas, and faithful.”
The Gate of the City of Knowledge
Lammens, a well-known Belgian orientalist, said, “It’s true to say that all Islamic news and studies originate from him and this is enough to prove his vast knowledge. He had excellent memory and power. All Ulamā and scientists refer their news and traditions to him for certitude and credibility. Islamic Ulamā, from the opponent to the compliant and from friends to enemies, are proud to authenticate their speech by Alī (divine peace upon him), for his words were of definite validity. He was the gate of the city of knowledge and had strict adherence to the general spirit.”
The Sea of Virtues
Reynold Alleyne Nicholson, a renowned English researcher and orientalist, said, “Alī (divine peace upon him) had many prominent features and virtues. He was vigilant, provident, brave, thoughtful, patient, loyal, and noble.”
Alī (divine peace upon him), a Man of Ideas and Reason
Abu Al-Faraj Ahrūn, aka Ibn Al-ʻIbrī, a Christian historian and scientist, said, “It was Alī (divine peace upon him) that compensated for the void caused by the absence of the generous Prophet (divine peace upon him and his family) in the age of Caliphs. He undertook an ideological campaign after the Prophet (divine peace upon him). His reasoning and debates prove this claim throughout history.
His holy existence alongside Caliphs filled the void that was the result of the absence of the high prophetical stature. The Shiite and Sunnite books are full of such matters. Its prominent example would be what ʻUmar said, ‘Lawlā Alī lahulik ʻUmar’ and there are at least seventy cases of this recorded throughout history.”
