A few words about the book

The total life span of the Commander of the Faithful ('a) can be divided into five parts of history, as follows:

1. From birth until the prophethood of the Holy Prophet (s).

2. From prophethood until migration.

3. From migration until the death of the Holy Prophet (s).

4. From the death of the Holy Prophet (s) until his caliphate.

5. From his caliphate until martyrdom.

In these five parts, the life of Imam Ali ('a) has been presented comprehensively based on authentic sources. Efforts have been made to avoid exaggeration or assumptions without solid evidence. I have tried my best to refer to authentic sources, be precise, and explain the matter to the extent needed.

Having successfully completed and published the book: “The Comprehensive Research Study of the Life of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (s), Eternal Radiance,” the writer decided to write a book about the epic life of the Shiite pioneer of the world; Imam Ali ibn Abi-Talib ('a), in the same manner. Luckily, Divine Grace accompanied these efforts and …