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Read a concise biography of this fourth caliph, and cousin to the prophet Muhammad. Details the differing accounts offered by Shiites and Sunnis.

Details the life of the fourth caliph and confidant of the prophet Muhammad, c.600-661.

Chronicles the life of the fourth caliph and cousin of the prophet Muhammad.

Read an English translation of Caliph Ali's epistle to Malik Ashtar, governor of Egypt.

Ali - Life of Hadrat Ali

Contains a collection of quotes and sayings attributed to the fourth caliph and father of Sufism.

Contains a biography of the fourth caliph and foundational figure of Shi'a history. Describes his conflict with the Kharjites and the Umayyads.

Read a lengthy genealogy, biography and discussion of one of Shia Islam's central figures.

Al-Balagh Foundation presents a biography chronicling the life and spiritual importance of the first man to accept the teachings of Muhammad.

Details the proclamation of Ali to the Caliphate and examines the question of the Umayyad caliph Mu'awiyah allegedly cursing Ali.

Offers to Sunni and Shia Muslims several texts and related links explaining why Amiral Muminin Imam Ali is the true vicegerent of Allah.

Mahmood Y. Abdullah examines how the revered Imam dealt with politics and government during his reign.

Pick up some of the wisdom of Imam Ali with this collection of forty maxims covering the full range of human vices and virtues.

Compilation of the sermons, letter and sayings of Imam Ali includes historical background. In both Arabic and English.

239 sermons by Imam Ali, available in several formats, are accompanied by historical notes, a bibliography and commentaries.

Find the Psalms of Islam, the fifty-four supplications and fifteen prayers of Imam Ali, passed down through a continuous line of narrators.

Read about the life, legacy and spiritual importance of Imam Ali Ibn Abu Talib, cousin to the prophet Muhammad and Calpiha of all Muslims.