His Last Will and Testament Imam Ali’s (AS) last will to his sons Imam Hasan (AS) and Imam Hussain (AS) following a fatal blow on his head during morning prayers by Ibn Muljim (A Kharijite): My advice to you is to be conscious of Allah and steadfast in your religion. Do not yearn for the world and do not ... 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

 Many people may know Ali ibn Abu Talib or ‘Imam Ali’ as a distinguished warrior and a man with unmatched bravery. But the other side of him that is equally unique is the treasure of knowledge that he carried with him. A glimpse of this treasure can be seen in his many wise words that address alm ... 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

 Imam Ali (AS) said: Belief is consolidated on 4 pillars of patience certainty justice and Jihad. Patience is also based on 4 pillars desire fear devotion (to God’s ways) and expectation. The person who desires paradise his/her worldly wishes will be reduced. the person who fears the hell fire will stay away ... Read More

 The Prophet of Islam (PBUH) said: O’ Ali (AS) I am the city of knowledge and you are its gate one cannot enter the city except through its gate; you are the leader of my Ummah (Islamic nation) and my successor in this city the one who obeys you is prosperous and the one who disobeys you is helpless; the one ... Read More

 After the Prophet of Islam (PBUH) Imam Ali (AS) has the highest position in Islam and many of his exalted virtues have been mentioned in the holy verses and narrations of which some are described below. Imam Ali (AS) has been described as: “Wali-ullah” (Surah Al-Maedah/Ayah 55); “Abrar” ( ... 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