the position of imam ali (a.s.) in the work of mihiar al-dailami

the unique character of imam ali bin abi talib (a.s.) has occupied a high ranking position in shi'ite's literature since centuries. apart from the interest of arab shi'ite poets, we also find non-arabs who paid attention to imam ali's attributes and virtues, including mihiar al-dailami the persian who lived in buwaihid era.this study uses content analysis method aimed at studying of the poems of this poet and his opinions regarding the issues of imam ali (a.s.) which faced after the death of the prophet (p.b.u.h.). it addressed the subject of khilafah and al-ghadeer ocassion, also addressed ideal personality imam ali had at the time of the prophet(p.b.u.h.) and how he managed to be the best supporter in delivering his message, including his participation in all wars of the messenger of allah.mihiar in his works show his loyality to imam ali (a.s.) and mentioned to many political issues and islamic consepts.