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Imam Ali (as), Brother of the Prophet (saw), comforting orphans.

ARTICLES (pdf format)

•  Imam Ali: Brother of the Prophet - an article describing the relationship between Imam Ali (as) and the Prophet (saw) throughout their lives.  An excellent brief introduction to some of the most famous virtues of Imam Ali (as).
•  Born in the Ka'bah - a brief article discussing the significance of the place of Imam Ali's (as) birth in one of the holiest places on earth, the Qibla for all Muslims until the end of time.
•  Imam Ali: divider of heaven and hell - A brief discussion and explanation of the famous hadeeth from the Prophet (saw), stating that none can enter Paradise without recognising and being recognised by Imam Ali (as), and none will get to hell except those who reject him.
 

BIOGRAPHIES (external links)

•  Biography of Imam Ali (as) - A biography containing ahadeeth about the merits of Imam Ali (as), his faith, qualities and military conquests.
•  The Life of the Commander of the Faithful - by Sheikh al Mufeed.  A brief article on the life of the first Imam (as), and his successorship to the Prophet (saw).  A short overview of the historical facts, but as such it has limited details of specific events.
•  Polarization around the character of Ali bin Abi Talib - by Ayatullah Mutraza Mutahhari.  Covers the qualities and practices which caused others to be attracted to him, including love and devotion to God; and those which caused evil people to hate him, such as his opinion of the caliphate and sense of democracy.