Living in the environment of idolatery...

Living in the environment of idolatery, he never thought the idols fit for worship! When people were hesitant to accept Islam for long after the Prophet declared his Annunciation, he had understood its importance prior to this declaration. Therefore, he himself has said: “I see the light of Revelation and Prophethood and get the Fragrance of Prophethood,”[2] His high vision saw the light of Prophethood and smelled its fragrance.

Even before the Annunciation of the Prophet (a.s), he made him his role model. Therefore, `Ali’s childhood, like his youth and old age, was a mountain of greatness. Viewing the period of his childhood, one understands that a great personality was in the making. This greatness was a gift from the Almighty Allah! [1] Al-Ma`ārif, Page 91 [2] Nahj al-Balāghah Previous…