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‘Ali ibn Abi Talib (ra) was the cousin and close companion of the Prophet (saw),the beloved husband of the Prophet’s daughter Fatimah (I&), the father of al-Hasan and al-Husayn, and the fourth of the rightly-guided Caliphs who led the Muslim nation after the Prophet’s death. Dr. Ali M. Sallabi has sifted through the numerous reports of this period to produce this authentic biography in which he skillfully describes ‘Ali’s character and recounts the significant incidents in his life, especially regarding the turmoil that enveloped
the Muslim nation during his caliphate. Inshallah this book will enable the readers to form an accurate
picture of this noble figure in Islamic history so that they will not be misled by false allegations and distortions about this era, which are widespread and have repercussions in the Muslim world even today.
We also hope that the book will allow the readers to develop a hue understanding of what it means to love the family of the Prophet (saw).
In this book, Dr. Sallibi presents the biography of the fourth caliph of Islam and examines in detail the momentous turmoil and conflicts that prevailed during that period in the history of the
Ummah. These issues and events still have repercussions today. Using authentic, sound hadiths and reports, the author depicts the life and times of ‘Ali ibn Abi Talib (rudiya Allrihu hnhu may Allah be pleased with him). Even though ‘Ali’s caliphate is regarded as an extension of the Rightly Guided caliphate, in the sense that the system of government and leadership followed the way of the Messenger of Allah (Salla Allihu ‘alayhi wa sallam -blessings and peace be upon him) and the three preceding caliphs, it was marked by
important differences because ‘Ali (&) was faced with the unprecedented danger that engulfed the Ummah after the murder of ‘Uthmin (&). Thus ‘Ali (&) was compelled to focus all his efforts on seeking to keep the Ummah united and dealing with the extreme views and groups, such as the Kharijites and Razfias, that began to emerge as a result of the turmoil. The author highlights in detail the role of Abdullah ibn Saba’
and his followers in stirring up unrest. He examines the parts they played in the conspiracy against ‘Uthm2n (&) that ended in his murder, in sparking the Battle of Camel &r the two sides had
reached a peace deal, and in introducing extreme views concerning Ah1 al-Bayt [the family of the Prophet Muhammad (saw)I – views that the R a e Shia still believe in.
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