A Letter from Father to Son, the Last Will of Ali ibn Abi Talib (a)

A Letter from Father to Son, the Last Will of Ali ibn Abi Talib (a)

What wisdom does a father leave to his son at the close of a life lived with justice, struggle, and devotion? A Letter from Father to Son, the Last Will of Ali ibn Abi Talib (ʿa) preserves the intimate counsel of Imam Ali (ʿa), Commander of the Faithful, written to his son Imam al-Hasan (ʿa). This letter, a part of the celebrated Nahj al-Balaghah, continues to inspire Muslims and seekers of wisdom worldwide.

About the Book This work presents the famous will (wasiyyah) of Imam Ali (ʿa) to his son Imam al-Hasan (ʿa), compiled in Nahj al-Balaghah and published by Islamic Mobility in 2013. In this timeless testament, Imam Ali (ʿa) shares spiritual and ethical instructions, urging steadfastness in prayer, truthfulness, humility, and devotion to God. The letter conveys guidance that extends beyond private counsel to universal principles of virtue, outlining the responsibilities of faith, the dangers of pride, and the value of patience. Its enduring relevance rests in the balance it strikes between spiritual guidance and practical advice for daily life.

What You Will Discover

• The heartfelt counsel of Imam Ali (ʿa) to his son Imam al-Hasan (ʿa).
• Key teachings on prayer, honesty, humility, and devotion to God.
• Warnings against arrogance, selfishness, and neglect of duties.
• Guidance on patience, resilience, and reliance on divine providence.
• The universal wisdom of the Nahj al-Balaghah, transcending time and place.

About the Author Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (ʿa), the cousin and son-in-law of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his Family), is revered as the first Imam of the Ahl al-Bayt (“the Prophet’s Household”). His words, preserved in the Nahj al-Balaghah, combine profound spirituality with practical ethics.

Who Is This Book For? This book is intended for readers of Islamic ethics, students of the Nahj al-Balaghah, and all seekers of wisdom who wish to engage with the timeless counsel of Imam Ali (ʿa) to his son Imam al-Hasan (ʿa).