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بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

اللهم صل على سيدنا و حبيبنا محمد و على آله و صحبه و إلعن أعدائهم

For those who are interested, the excellent biography of the fourth rightly guided Caliph 'Ali ibn abi Talib (ra) has been released in two big volumes, I have read it in 'Arabi it's very detailed and relies upon the most authentic of narrations and Ahadith as it narrates the life of 'Ali since his birth until his death.

Here is the description of the publisher:

"Part of the Islamic History Series - The Rightly Guided Caliphs.

Succession to the Prophet....The murder of Uthman and the quest for justice...The battle of the camel...Ahl Al Bayt...Caliphs and Imams...Moderation and Extremism...

This book is far more than a biography, as it discusses major issues that have their origins in the early decades of Islam, the reprecussions of which are still felt today. In this book Dr Sallabi guides the reader through a myriad of hadiths and reports, peeling away the centuries-old layer of fabrications and distortions through which hostile elements both in the Muslim world and beyond sought to conceal the truth. What emerges is a clear picture of the first great turmoil that engulfed the muslim world and how the noble companions of the Prophet and the members of his family worked together to resolve these momentous issues, following the guidance of the Prophet.

This book is of great importance as it sets the record straight on a period our history that is of major significance. Every Muslim who cares about the big issues faced by Islam and Muslims should read this book."



Title: Ali Ibn Abi Talib (2 Volumes)

Author: Ali Muhammad as-Sallabi

Publisher: International Islamic Publishing House

Binding: Hardcover, 2 volumes

Link: http://www.mybookstore.org.au/englis...abi-talib.html