The Truth is with Ali (a)

The Truth is with Ali (a)

The affirmation “Truth is with Imam ʿAlī (ʿa)” is more than a slogan; it is a guiding principle in Islamic theology. This saying reflects how his words, actions, and leadership embodied divine justice and moral clarity. The Truth Is with Imam ʿAlī (ʿa) explores this principle through prophetic narrations and scholarly interpretation, showing why his authority remains central to the spiritual and political life of Islam.

About the Book The Truth Is with Imam ʿAlī (ʿa) was written by Mahdi Faqih Imani, edited by Iffat Shah, and translated into English by Sayyid Iraj Razzaghi. The book was published in 2014 by the Ahl al-Bayt (ʿa, an honorific meaning “peace be upon them”) World Assembly, a scholarly institution based in Qom, Iran. At its heart lies the well-known hadith (“ʿAlī is with the truth and the truth is with ʿAlī”), which the author examines in depth. Drawing from both Sunni and Shīʿī (the Shia tradition within Islam) sources, the book analyzes the textual foundations of this saying, traces its use in early Islamic history, and highlights its implications for understanding the Imamate. By combining hadith studies with historical analysis, the volume provides a comprehensive view of this affirmation and its enduring relevance.

What You Will Discover

• Origins and transmission of the hadith (“ʿAlī is with the truth and the truth is with ʿAlī”).
• Comparative perspectives from Sunni and Shīʿī scholarship.
• Theological meaning of linking Imam ʿAlī (ʿa) with truth.
• Historical evidence supporting his right to leadership.
• References to this principle among companions and later scholars.
• The relationship between truth, justice, and legitimate authority.
• Modern significance of this principle in debates on leadership.

About the Author Mahdi Faqih Imani is a contemporary scholar who writes on Islamic theology and the principles of leadership. In this book, he cites classical sources and narrations to build a coherent case for the link between truth and the authority of Imam ʿAlī (ʿa). The careful editing and translation make his arguments accessible to English-speaking readers while preserving the precision of the original Arabic texts.

Who Is This Book For? This book is for students of Islamic history, scholars of theology, and readers seeking to understand why the affirmation “Truth is with Imam ʿAlī (ʿa)” has been central to Muslim faith and identity.