Ali was demonstrated to the world...

Ali was demonstrated to the world, before the multitude on the occaston of the historic ' Mubahila' as the 'Nafs' or the 'Self, or the 'Soul' of the Holy Prophet. Besides the above few instances there are many other events and declarations demonstrating clearly the unique position of Ali in relation to the Holy Prophet, with special signi- ficance to Islam and the Muslims.

Besides all the above facts, there is the historic ceremonial Coronation enacted by the Holy Prophet at 'Ghadeer-e-Khum', at the conclusion of his apostolic mission, in the mid- way, on his return journey after his &