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Abstract

Imam Ali (A.S) is a figure who is not limited to any certain group, ideology, or faith. ever since the advent of the religion of Islam, very great people with diverse predilectiollS and intere,5ts have found themselves deeply anchallled with his supreme character. hence they tried their hands at describing him according to their talellls, illclinatiollS, and temperament.
The present article concenzs the degree of his presence in colllemporal)' Arabic poetry. To thi'i end. several qasidas and divans of poetl)' were studied; samples of various poems composed with regard to Imam Ali (A.S) are brought in here under various headj:ngs. They encompass almost a greater facets of his life.
According to the author. Imam Ali (A.S) was not regarded unjustly, rather most aspects of his life and matchless attributes have caught the attention of poets.
Many a poet, Shiite, Swmite, Christian made use of their talents by giving a mention of the virtues of Imam Ali (A.S) in their works.

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