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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books The Commander of Faithful Imam Ali (a.s) Islamic Perspective of Imam Ali No one in Islam has ever received such praise and esteem as Imam Ali bin Abi Talib (a.s.) received in the Islamic message, which asks its followers not only to evaluate and endear him, but also to adhere to his example and follow in his footsteps.

The Glorious Qur'an, the noble traditions and factual history contain texts and narratives which speak volumes of Imam Ali's (a.s.) merits and applaud him. The compliments are like medals which decorate his chest to distinguish him; or they are in the form of rules and commands obliging the Muslims to follow his course and guidance. Of the "medals" which Imam Ali (a.s.) received from Allah, the Exalted, and the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w.) we can mention the following: 1.

"...Allah's wish is only to remove uncleanness far from you, O Folk of the Household; and cleanse you with a thorough cleansing." Holy Qur'an (33:33) Commentators on this verse say it refers specifically to the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w.), Ali, Fatimah, Hasan and Hussain (a.s.), when the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w.) demanded a cloak and covered them all with it.

When this verse was revealed, Um Salamah, the Messenger's wife asked: "Am I among your household?" "No," the Messenger replied, "but you are all right."(59) "And whoever disputes with you concerning him, after the knowledge which has come unto you, say (unto them): Come!

We will summon our sons and your sons, and our women and your women, and ourselves and yourselves, then we will pray humbly (to our Lord) and (solemnly) invoke the curse of Allah upon those who lie." Holy Qur'an (3:61) Islamic commentators of all sects confirm that this verse was revealed when the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w.), accompanied Ali, Fatimah, Hasan and Hussain (a.s.), went to meet the Christians of Najran for "Mubahalah" (Malediction).

When the Christians saw him coming with his household, they were afraid of the consequences and excused themselves for not going through with the "Mubahalah" , and agreed to pay tribute in submission to his authority.(60) "And (they) feed with food the needy wretch, the orphan and the prisoner, for love of Him, (saying): We feed you, for the sake of Allah only. We wish for no reward nor thanks from you. We fear from our Lord a day of frowning and of fate.