Reflection of Goodness and Beneficence in Imam Ali's Teachings on the Basis of Imam's Thoughts

Beneficence and goodness is one of invaluable ethical concepts and high educational themes emphasized seriously by the holy Quran and teachings of the school of Ahl al-Bayt. Although the ultimate goal of divine religion is nothing but privilege of goodness and expansion of beneficence,some invaluable and constructive hadiths concerning such virtues are quoted from Imam Ali whose application can guide the wayfarer to his desired destination and make him closer to the Divine court. In fact, one of the most central issues of Nahj al-Balagha is consideration of the significant issue of beneficence whose precious effects are frequently mentioned in that invaluable book. The purpose of the present research is to expound Imam Ali’s views on the issue of beneficence through investigating authentic books of hadith, especially Nahj al-Balagha, so that one can obtain a firm determination in the way of goodness and beneficence.