Alī ibn Abī Ṭālib

Alī ibn Abī Ṭālib (599–661) was a Rashidun Caliphate statesperson, qadi and Islamic jurist.

Also recorded as Ali; Lion of God; Haydar; Father of the Soil; Leader of the Faithful; Door of the City of Knowledge.

Overview

Works named in the authority record include Mushaf Ali. Catalogue entries for printed books state edition, collation, binding and condition. VALÉORINE records this subject so that lots referring to it can be described consistently.

In detail

4th Rashidun Caliph (r. 656–661) and first Shia Imam

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Ali”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q39619: Alī ibn Abī Ṭālib

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