Morality of Imam Ali (with special focus on Nahj al-Balagha)

The present article is a research on the morality of Imam Ali with a special focus on Nahj al-Balagha. Undoubtedly, knowledge of the whole collection of religious teachings inspires a sense of moderation and enlightenment towards social life. The whole teachings in this field suggest that Imam Ali as the Commander of the Faithful behaved in the best way towards members of his family and individuals in the society. Imam Ali enjoined obedienceand kindness towards parents, and took good care of his wife helping her in household affairs. He also recommended good bringing up and education of children, and establishing emotional and affectionate relations with them, while himself sticking to these principles in his social life. He used to respect his relatives being affectionate to them and observing their rights. He was sociable, hospitable, and good tempered towards members of society. Imam Ali was good mannered towards neighbors, meticulous in making friends, and satisfying their rights. He was kind to the down- troddenclasses of the society, the orphans and the poor satisfying their rights too. Observing precautions in behaving towards unbelievers and the People of the Book, he avoided any kind of mistreatment so that some of his opponents were attracted to him due to his good manners.