Not much has been highlighted about his moral conduct...

Not much has been highlighted about his moral conduct, honesty, piety, justice, bravery and humility towards the Allah (S.W.T.) yet he was indeed the shadow of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.w.) and the living example of the Holy Qur'an! Imam Ali (a.s.) was the closest and most beloved person to the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.w.). History shows that from his childhood he took great pains to look after the Prophet (s.a.w.w.) and would take food to him while he worshipped at the Cave of Hira.

These were moments when Imam (a.s.) saw how passionately and deeply the Prophet (s.a.w.w.) was immersed in worship of the Merciful Lord. When the blessed angel Jibraeel descended to him the…