Virtuous Life of Imam Ali

This is the true story of a noble soul full of compassion. Imam Ali was exceptionally brilliant and always rendered exemplary verdicts in complex court cases. From womb to tomb, Caliph Ali displayed characteristics of a divinely inspired, wise and eloquent man. He was very bold and valiant in battles but magnanimous to his enemies. "His courage was a virtue," says Charles Mills and "affection worthy of Christian Knighthood," says Thomas Carlyle. "Ali can be compared with Montrose and Bayard in the fineness of spirit," says Professor Nicholson. "The best judge amongst you is Ali," says Prophet Muhammad PBUH). Caliph Ali was a tireless benefactor and saviour of humanity only second to the Prophets of God. His life was full of turbulence and trials but faced hardships with forbearance and patience. It is interesting to read how at the age of ten a young boy faced tribal hostility with tremendous courage and confronted the leaders of a powerful Arab tribe Quraysh with firm dedication for a just cause that has left an everlasting impact on the entire mankind. The curious reader whether a student, researcher or layman should be amazed to read about the qualities of a selfless Leader and a Great Caliph.