The Lighthouse of Knowledge (In Pursuit of Peace) Unwan Basri “Imam Ali and political leadership”

“Imam Ali and political leadership” analyses the political thought and effective policy of Imam Ali (A

inshā' Allāh

the Second Imam of Islam

The essential question

and Qiyama (belief in the afterlife)

The Lighthouse of Knowledge (In Pursuit of Peace) Unwan Basri “Imam Ali and political leadership”In the dark of night, if the lighthouse is extinguished, navigating our vessel to the safety of the shore may prove impossible. Caught in the turbulent onrush of raging waves, we are reinvigorated with hope when our eyes descry the glimmering light emanating from the lighthouse. We must not fear turbulence; it is darkness that is truly frightening. Guided by the lighthouse, we can find our way safely to the shore. *** The welfare of the family unit