INTRODUCTION

The Religion Islam emphasizes all Muslims, men and women, to try to understand the verses of al-Qur’an, in as much detail. The Aimmah (AS) are the foremost in this knowledge, followed by the great scholars in Islam, most of whose writings have been referred to in developing this certificate course. All verses in this course have O Believer in them, there is advice in each one of them, and so we have explored each one of them.

Goals and Objectives

There are 89 verses in al-Qur’an that have O Believers or begin with this remark, and this course will take you through each verse, its revelation and its understanding. Moreover, students will learn exactly why Allah (Most High, Most Sublime) revealed such verses and what He wants from us. After all, the address is to all believers, and not Muslims – those who have brought with them belief, not only Islam.

Aknowledgments

This entire course was developed, and is a result of reading and researching many books in The Muslim World. Zahra Foundation takes no credit towards the development of this course. Tafasir Books written by Mir Ahmed Ali (AR), al-Taba Tabai (AR), some other great Shia commentators of al-Qur'an like al-Ayashi, al-Shaikh Baqir al-Irawani, al-Mujahid, al-Sayyid Mustafa al-Khumeini and so forth, have all been instrumental towards the development of this course.

Together with the above, a number of books that have collected traditions of The Aimmah (AS) and The Prophet (S) were also helpful as these sacred 14 are The Masters in Commenting al-Qur'an and Allah (SWT) blessed these Perfect Souls with the highest possible understanding of the Divine Text.

Ali – The Foremost Believer

Virtues of Imam Ali (AS) Confirming His Status, and as The Original and Foremost Believer

BELIEVERS, ACCORDING TO ALI FROM PEAK OF ELOQUENCE NAHJUL-BALAGHA