Justice and Remembrance

Ali b. Abi Talib, son-in-law and cousin of the Prophet Muhammad, first Shi''i imam and fourth caliph, is a monumental figure within the Islamic tradition. But despite the immense importance of Imam Ali, there is a dearth of literature in Western languages about his life and thought. This book - the first serious engagement in English with the intellectual principles underpinning his teachings - is...