Seerat Syedna Ali Ibn Abi Taalib (RA)

About Seerat Syedna Ali Ibn Abi Taalib (RA)

Seerat Syedna Ali Ibn Abi Taalib (RA) is a detailed Urdu biography of Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA), the cousin and son in law of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and the fourth Rightly Guided Caliph. It is written by Dr. Ali Muhammad Sallabi and published by Darussalam in a hardback edition. The book follows his life from birth to martyrdom, covering his knowledge, courage and caliphate. Please message us on WhatsApp at 9906523492 for details of the copy in stock.

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Who was Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA)?

Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA) was born in Makkah and grew up in the household of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, whom he loved and served from childhood. He is counted among the very first to accept Islam. When the Quraysh plotted against the Prophet ﷺ, Ali (RA) lay in the Prophet’s ﷺ bed on the night of the Hijrah, showing remarkable courage. He later married Fatimah (RA), the daughter of the Prophet ﷺ, and was the father of Hasan (RA) and Husayn (RA). He was known for his deep knowledge, his bravery and his simple way of life, and he became the fourth caliph of the Muslim community.

What the book covers

• His early life and his acceptance of Islam, and his important actions in Makkah
• His migration to Madinah and his life there
• His campaigns and battles alongside Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
• His life during the caliphates of the earlier Rightly Guided Caliphs
• His own caliphate and the internal difficulties he faced
• The Battle of the Camel, presented in the book as an event in which all parties were free from fault
• Corrections of distortions made by deviant groups, based on authentic sources

About the author

Dr. Ali Muhammad Sallabi is a contemporary scholar of Islamic history. This biography belongs to his series on the Rightly Guided Caliphs, in which each book follows one of the four caliphs from birth to the end of his life, and the life of Ali (RA) is the fourth in that series. Darussalam is a well known publisher of Islamic books, and its Urdu edition of this title is a hardback.

Why read the life of Ali (RA)?

The life of Ali (RA) teaches courage joined with humility. He stood beside the Prophet ﷺ in difficult moments, taught people the Book of Allah and gave judgments with wisdom. His caliphate came at one of the most testing periods of early Muslim history, and a careful account helps readers understand the events with fairness and respect for all the Companions. Muslims are taught to speak about the Companions with love and care, and a book based on authentic sources helps readers to do exactly that.

Who should read it

• Readers who want a full length Urdu biography of Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA)
• Students of Islamic history and seerah
• Imams, teachers and speakers who need reliable material
• Families who want to build a library about the Companions of the Prophet ﷺ
• Anyone who wishes to give a lasting gift of knowledge

Tips for reading a large biography

Read the book in sections, one period of his life at a time. Keep a notebook for lessons you want to apply, such as honesty, bravery in doing right, justice and simplicity. Read the early chapters about the time of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ together with a work of seerah so that the background is clear. Share what you learn with your family, and remember the Companions in your supplications. If any question of belief or law arises, consult a trustworthy scholar.

Edition details

Title: Seerat Syedna Ali Ibn Abi Taalib (RA). Author: Dr. Ali Muhammad Sallabi. Publisher: Darussalam. Language: Urdu. Format: hardback. Darussalam’s Urdu edition is listed by the publisher at 728 pages; please message us on WhatsApp at 9906523492 to confirm the details of the copy in stock. We dispatch the same day from Srinagar. Delivery takes about 1 day in Srinagar and 3 to 10 days across the rest of India.

Frequently asked questions

Who wrote this book? Dr. Ali Muhammad Sallabi.

Who is the publisher? Darussalam.

In which language is it? Urdu, in hardback.

Whose life does it cover? Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA), from his birth to his martyrdom.

How soon will it reach me? Same day dispatch from Srinagar; delivery in about 1 day in Srinagar and 3 to 10 days in the rest of India.

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