Reflection of Imam Ali's (AS) Quranic attributes and practices in the works of Attar Neyshabouri

Attar Neyshabouri, one of the famous poets of Persian literature in the seventh century, has included mystical themes extensively in his works. Despite having the Shafi'i religion, he has praised Imam Ali (as) in his works. In his works, Attar Neyshabouri has expressed his inability to enumerate the attributes and Qur'anic practices of Imam Ali (AS), considers his courage and bravery as unique, considers the existence of religion and the world as his blessed existence, and considers him as the source of virtues. In this article, with a descriptive-analytical method based on library information, we examine some of the attributes and manners of Imam Ali (AS) who have a Quranic document in his works. Based on the findings of the present study, some of the attributes and practices of Imam Ali (AS) that Attar has dealt with in his works are Imam's sincerity and piety, mentioning the story of Laylat al-Mobit, giving a ring to prayer, the greatness of Imam Ali (AS), heir and the brother of the divine prophets, the Imamate of Imam Ali (AS) and the issue of succession and healing of the Imam.