Imam Ali - One of the Key Representatives of the Islamic Spiritual World

Abstract

Imam Ali is one of the important representatives of the Islamic spiritual world, the first Muslim after the Messenger of God, Muhammad, and the first of the twelve Imams. Although his name is associated with the establishment of the Shiite direction in Islamism, it is Imam Ali who is equally acceptable to both Shiite and Sunni Muslims. According to the will of Muhammad, the founder of Islam, Ali should be understood as the spiritual successor of the Messenger of God. Ali Ibn Abu Talib was the cousin and son-in-law of Prophet Muhammad. It should be noted that except for Prophet Muhammad, there is no other person in the history of Islam who has been written about as much as Imam Ali. It should be noted that Iman Ali was one of the first to believe in the preaching of the Prophet Muhammad and became the first Muslim.  He became Muhammad's most loyal companion, always distinguished by his loyalty. This is confirmed by the fact that Ali overcame all the difficulties that Muhammad faced during his ministry in Mecca and Medina. Although Ali was the direct heir of Muhammad, he had to go through a rather difficult and long path before becoming the caliph. He walked this path with dignity. That is why he is precious to all Muslims. Iman Ali's importance in the religious and intellectual life of Shiite Islam is great.