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http://i-cias.com/e.o/ali.htm - http://i-cias.com/e.o/ali.htm
Article in the Encyclopedia of the Orient profiles Ali, cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad, last Caliph accepted by both Shia and Sunni, and First Imam for the Shia tradition. |
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The Commander of the Faithful: Ali bin Abu Talib - http://home.swipnet.se/islam/imamali.htm
An online book, offering a full biography of the Fourth Caliph and First Imam, and an account of the conflict which led to the division of Shia and Sunni. |
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Imam Ali - http://al-islam.org/topical.php?sid=305657393&cat=90
A collection of Shia resources about the First Imam; some are devotional or philosophical, some more historical. |
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Ali (a.s.), The Miracle of Mohammad (s.a.w.) - http://members.tripod.com/~mdhasan/Ali/ali.htm
Online book about the life, influence and contribution of Ali ibn Abi Talib. |