Manaqib Imam Ali b. Abi Talib by Maghazili

2. Structure and Organization of the Text

The text is meticulously organized, allowing readers to engage deeply with its themes. It consists of chapters that traverse various dimensions of Imam Ali’s life, including his early days, his pivotal role in the nascent Muslim community, and his historic caliphate. Moreover, Maghazili employs a systematic approach, presenting anecdotes and hadiths that elucidate the Imam’s virtues, thereby fostering both scholarly engagement and spiritual contemplation.

3. Central Themes and Virtues of Imam Ali