Ali Ibn Abi Talib - Volume 1 of 2

114 'Ali ibn Abi Trilib in Makkah
From the time he became Muslim, 'Ali (&) was very keen to
memorise, understand and ponder the Noble Qur'an. He stayed close
to the Messenger (g), learning from him what was revealed to him,
until he had memorised all of its verses and chapters. Through the
blessing of keeping company with the Messenger of Allah (g) and
being raised by him, 'Ali (&) attained a great deal of good, and he
became one of the Rightly Guided Caliphs later on. He was eager to
immerse himself in the wise guidance of the Prophet, in times of war
and peace. He acquired from the Messenger of Allah (s)
howledge, education and understanding of the aims of this great
religion. There was great love between the Messenger of Allah (gJ
and 'Ali (&), and love is an important factor in preparing an
excellent academic atmosphere between teacher and student; it
produces good academic results. 'Ali (&) loved the Messenger of
Allah (g) very deeply. He was devoted to him and even offered
himself as a sacrifice for him in order to spread his message.
4.1. Amir al-Mu'mineen 'Ali (&) and
how he respected the status of prophethood
Allah (s) enjoined upon the two races who were alive at the
time of the Prophet's mission - mankind and the jinn - that they
should believe in the Prophet (&) and the message he brought, as
attested by the text of the Qur'an. AUah (s) also confirmed the
obligation of believing in His Prophet by mentioning it alongside
belief in Him (&) in many places in the noble Qur'an, such as:
$Say [O Muhammad]: "0 mankind! Verily, I am sent to you all as the
Messenger of Allah - to Whom belongs the dominion of the
heavens and the earth. Lci il6ha illa Huwa [none has the right to be
worshipped but He]. It is He Who gives life and causes death. So
believe in Allah and His Messenger Fluhammad], the Prophet who
can neither read nor write [i.e. Muhammad], who believes in Allah