Imam and caliph hazrat alis letter note by translator rasheed turabi hazrat ali, the great khalif of islam, and the first in the line of the imamat, apart from his abiding contributi. On the same day, malik alashtar hurried to the mosque to encourage the people to support imam ali a. The principles of management and characteristics of. When i was appointed head of department in my school, i read this let. The 7th century letter of ali ibn abi talib to malik alashtar was sent by the islamic leader ali to. Sayed khalil tabatabai about contemporary islamic issues. The english language cannot possibly bring to life what artistic genius that the imam utilized to describe the most high, allah, god above all, to us. He advises the new governor that his administration will succeed only if he governs with concern for. But abul aawar salmi made a severe attack to intimidate the soldiers of imam ali ibn abu talib as. Issc vessel certificate format pdf pages 3 size 885. The epistle of imam ali to malik ashtaro,allama rashid turabi,letter,malik,ashtar,ali,history reference,personalities,stories narrative. The guards came and told him that malik alashtar occupied the palace. Imam alis letter to malik alashtar free download as pdf file.
The letter concerns the ways a ruler should treat people. Alis letter to malik ul ashtar has undoubtedly and strongly influence the united nation charters universal declaration of human rights. Letter to malik alashtar academy for learning islam. The 7th century letter of ali ibn abi talib to malik al ashtar was sent by the islamic leader ali to malik al ashtar, a loyal supporter who served as the governor of egypt. The richest treasure be it known to you, o, malik, that i am sending you as governor to a country which in the past has experienced both just and unjust rule. When the commander of the faithful, ali bin abu talib as became the caliph, a new time began. During the war, ali ibn abi talib told malik that as long as the camel of aisha is standing the war will continue. History reference, personalities, lifestyle morals, wisdom spirituality, traditions. Hazrat ali, the fourth khalif of islam is credited with not less than 480. Ali bin abi talib, the fourth caliph and soninlaw of the prophet mohammed, wrote a long letter of guidance after appointing malik alashtar to be governor of egypt. Letter to malik alashtar as lifeworld system thinking paradigm. In the arabic world hes just as famous for being a great beautiful letter of hazrat alia. Malik alashtar was the first to appoint the commander of the faithful, ali bin abu talib as as a caliph.
Abstract an attempt is made to study economic ideas of imam ali a. Philanthropic ideals in imam alis ruleimam alis rule. In it, he writes to malik al ashtar who governs egypt on his behalf, and gives him advice on how to treat the people. The richest treasure men will scrutinise your actions with a searching eye, even as you used to scrutinise the actions of those before you, and speak of you even as you did speak of them. Malik alashtar, the commander of the faithful, ali bin. Use gentleness in its places and intensity in its place. This letter was apparently written to malik but it has been, in fact, addressed to all political leaders, statesmen, and government functionaries for all times to come.
Letters of imam ali amir almuminin, peace be on him. Letter of ali ibn abi talib to malik alashtar wikipedia. Caliph alis letter to malik ashtar paul salahuddin. Letter to malik al ashtar 3 academy for learning islam. Muawiyah therefore directed his efforts towards undermining the influence of ali in egypt. Letter to malik al ashtar session three questions for reflection 1imam a mentions different classes of people in this section. It has come to be seen by some as a model of just islamic governance. Letter to malik al ashtar session one questions for reflection 1 which two lines from todays reading would you.
The institute of ismaili studiesthe institute of ismaili. Hazrat ali, the fourth khalif of islam is credited with not less than 480 treaties, lectures and epistles on a variety of subjects dealing with philosophy, religion, law and politics. This letter is a hadith from hazrat ali to malik ashtar. In order, to end the war he orders malik ala shtar to cut the feet of the aishas camel. The letter advises malik al ashtar how to treat the people of egypt justly. Charter of malik alashtar international journal of humanities and. George jurdaq is a christian scholar and researcher who became fascinated with the inspirational and educational guidelines of imam ali a. Imam alis as directive to malik ashtar was not to be the first to attack.
Hazrat alis famous epistle to malik ashtar, governor of egypt. This hadith appeared by kafi and other shia scalers of the time, 250 years after death of the prophet salavat o salam to him and his greatest family. Islamic history of khalifa ali bin abu talib muawiyah. Chapter 3, the culmination of the book, consists of a discussion of dhikr and its transformative power. Muawiyah did not rest content with carrying on propaganda against ali, he undertook steps to weaken the hold of ali on the territories held by him.
The script is tawqi, structured into the shape of a lion. Imam ali, the fourth caliph of islam and the first imam of the ahlul bayt, is well known for his abiding contribution to spiritual thought. Containing a set of useful instructions, this letter was primarily aimed at ensuring the efficient and peoplecentric governance in the province of the caliphate. H considers one of the conditions for the assignment of responsibilities as sufficient and says. Imam alis letter to malik ashtar is selected as the data of analysis. A sacred conception of justice in the letter of imam ali to malik al ashtar, and realisation through remembrance. The latter scholar, regarded this letter as a basic guide in islamic administration. Ism vessel certificate format pdf pages 2 size 638. A sacred conception of justice in the letter of imam ali to malik alashtar, and realisation through remembrance. Letter to malik al ashtar written when imam sent him to egypt as the governor first copied by asbagh bin nabata.
The first, introducing imam ali and his spiritual ethos was written specially for this publication, the two following chapters are expanded versions of conference papers. During the caliphate of ali he fought in the battle of jamal and siffin during the first fitna in alis islamic defence. The letter is usually called a covenant, which is one of the most important and detailed statements of imam ali a. Pdf strategic maneuvering and translation with respect. In the letter, imam ali advised malik alashtar to take care of people in power and those. Malik ala shtar and his soldiers advanced fighting bravely. Do not think they will retreat if you ignore their letter and.
O malik, do not accept any intermediary or protection in employing employees and managers who must work under your supervision, except the index of. Rasheed turabis translation from arabic into english of hazrat alis famous letter of instructions addressed as khalif to the then governor of egypt, malik ashtar. The declaration of human rights his letter to malik alashtar. The people are either brothers in religion or your equal in creation must be adhered to by all organisations and it is a statement that all humanity must embrace. Abu musa alashary asked malik alashtar for a days time to leave kufa. Do not reserve for yourself anything which is common property to all and in which others have equal rights 49. The epistle of imam ali to malik ashtaro islamicmobility. Ali bin abi talib, may god almighty be pleased with him and honor him.
Ali ibn abi talib, may god almighty be pleased with him and honor him. Muawiyah was shrewd enough to see that if egypt held fast ali, it could stab a dagger in the back of syria. Sermons, letters, and sayings of ameer almumineen, the. In the name of god, the allmerciful, the evermerciful be it known to you, o, maalik that i am sending you as governor to a country, which in the past 1 according to nahj albal.
Imam hazrat alis letter to malik ashtar governor of egypt. Be it known to you, o, malik, that i am sending you as governor to a country which in the past has. Nahj albalagha includes a famous letter written by hazrat ali to maalik ashtar, his newlyappointed governor in egypt. Muhammad thought that he was deposed and felt sad about it. This text is wellknown in the arabic heritage for its eloquence and importance. Muawiyah ibn abu sufyan was worried about malik alashtars going to egypt, for he knew that malik alashtar would save it. Imam ali letter to malik alashtar the richest treasure author.
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