FROM THE EDITORIAL DIRECTOR

According to the famous historian, Philip K Hitti, “Ali dead proved more effective than Ali living. As a canonized martyr, he retrieved at once more than he had lost in a life-time. Though lacking in those traits that constitute a leader and a politician, viz-alertness, foresight, resolution, expediency, he still possessed the qualities of an ideal Arabian. Valiant in battle, wise in counsel, eloquent in speech, true to his friends, magnanimous to his foes, he became both the paragon of Muslim nobility and chivalry.” o Dr. Farida Khanam hub@thespiritofislam.org