The first verse of Ma`arij is one of the verses dealing with Imam Ali`s appointment to imamate on the day of ghadire khom. Commentators have spoken on the background of the verse differently. Some clearly and some other with a hint have known the background of the verse to be the event of Ghadir. Again some other have considered it dealing with one of the Prophet`s companions requesting punishm...

Nowadays, attention to the rights of citizens from different perspectives has been noteworthy for many scholars, statesmen and international circles.Realization of this in thought and character of Imam Ali (PBUH)as the original teachings of Islamic thought,is one of the objectives and main policies of his government and also in respect for the human personality and "human dignity".Human dignity...

Although some think that “bigotry” is a moral vice, it is mentioned with two positive and negative functions in religious teachings; and to-the-point bigotry is praised and regarded as a moral virtue. Due to the importance of moral attributes and explaining their functions, an attempt has been made in this study to identify and explain the nature of the attribute “bigotry” and its types by refe...

When studying Imam Ali’s role in spreading science and prophetic tradition, one faces the questions: how has scientific growth been carried out in Islamic countries during the first century and how have religious sciences been transferred to these countries and cities? Who have been those effective in this process and what has been Ali`s part in it and how has it been played? As has been truly ...