ALI IBN ABI TALIB (RA) [2 VOLUMES]

Ali ibn Abi Talib (may Allah be pleased with him) was the cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), one of the ten promised Paradise, the fourth Rightly-Guided Caliph, and one of the greatest scholars among the Companions. His life spans the full arc of early Islamic history: he embraced Islam as a child, grew up in the Prophet's household, fought in every major battle at the Prophet's side, and after the murder of Uthman became caliph during the most turbulent period the ummah had yet faced.

Ali ibn Abi Talib (2 Volumes) by Dr. Ali al-Sallabi is the most comprehensive biography of the fourth caliph available in English — covering his life, his scholarship, his caliphate, and the fitnah that engulfed it, while carefully separating authentic narrations from the fabrications inserted by hostile elements into the historical record.

What This Book Covers

His Early Life and Position Among the Companions

Ali entered Islam as a young boy in the household of the Prophet and was shaped by that closeness throughout his life. The biography covers his scholarly standing, his bravery in battle, his marriage to Fatimah, and the specific praise the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) directed toward him — without the exaggeration of those who elevated him beyond his proper station.

The Caliphate and the Fitnah

Ali's caliphate was defined by the aftermath of Uthman's murder and the civil strife it unleashed. The Battle of the Camel, the Battle of Siffin, and the emergence of the Khawarij are all covered in detail — with Dr. al-Sallabi carefully distinguishing the authentic historical record from the sectarian distortions introduced by Shi'ite and other hostile narrations. The Companions are presented as they were: people who disagreed on political questions while remaining brothers in faith.

The Ahl al-Bayt in Proper Perspective

A central contribution of this biography is its grounded, Sunnah-based presentation of the Ahl al-Bayt — the Prophet's household. The Sunni position of love and respect for the Prophet's family, free from the extremism of Shi'ism on one side and the hostility of others on the other, is maintained throughout.

About the Author

Dr. Ali Muhammad al-Sallabi is a Libyan Islamic scholar known for his extensive biographical works on the major figures of Islamic history. His methodology is to ground historical accounts in authenticated narrations and to critically examine weak and fabricated reports. Published by International Islamic Publishing House (IIPH).

Who This Book Is For

Any Muslim who wants to know Ali ibn Abi Talib as the Sunnah presents him — accurately, with love, and without the distortions of Shi'ite mythology or anti-Islamic polemic. Essential for those studying the era of the four caliphs, the history of the fitnah, or seeking a clear Sunni account of one of the most important and contested figures in Islamic history.