Polarization Around the Character of Ali ibn Abi Talib

Author: Ayatullah Murtadha Mutahhari

Publisher: World Organization for Islamic Services ( WOFIS)

The qualities and practices of Imam Ali (a) that caused others to be attracted to him, including love and devotion to God. The qualities and practices that made his enemies hate him, including his opinions on the caliphate and his sense of democracy.

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Chapters

  1. Preface
  2. Foreword
  3. Introduction
  4. Part 1: The Power of Attraction in `Ali
  5. Powerful Attractions
  6. Shi'ism, The Creed Of Love
  7. The Elixir Of Love
  8. Breaking Down The Barriers
  9. Constructive Or Destructive?
  10. Love And Devotion To Those Close To God
  11. The Power Of Love In Society
  12. The Best Means For Refining The Soul
  13. Examples From The History Of Islam
  14. Love for `Ali in the Qur'an and Sunnah
  15. The Secret Of `Ali's Force Of Attraction
  16. Part 2: The Power of Repulsion in `Ali
  17. How `Ali Made Enemies
  18. How The Khawarij Came Into Existence
  19. The Basis Of The Opinions Of The Khawarij
  20. What They Believed About The Caliphate
  21. The Decline Of The Khawarij
  22. Just A Motto?
  23. 'Ali's Sense Of Democracy
  24. The Distinguishing Features Of The Khawarij
  25. The Politics Of "Using" The Qur'an
  26. The Necessity Of Fighting Hypocrisy
  27. 'Ali, the True Imam and Leader

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