Mirror of history (Biography of Imam Ali)

This biography of Ali- Ibne- Abu-Talib, unlike any other, is based on the primary sources of eighth and ninth century Islamic history. It owes its freshness and directness of approach to the words of the men and women who heard Ali speak and witnessed the events of his life. Nothing remotely comparable exists in Urdu, or any other Indo-European language for that matter. With an unusual gift for story telling, Professor Zaidi has adopted a style that reflects both simplicity and the grandeur of the story he tells.

The author completed a B.A. (Honors) in English from the University of Lucknow and two Masters degrees from the University of Sindh, One in General History and the other in Islamic History. He taught history at various institutions for more than twenty-five years.In addition to this work ,his published works include : The Rise, Decline and the Fall of the Caliphate, A Short History of Civilization, Geometry Made easy, and a poetical Tribute to the Martyrs of Kerballa. I am sure this biography will be appreciated and enjoyed by those already familiar with Ali's life and achievements as well as those approaching the subject for the first time.