Ali
Article in the Encyclopedia of the Orient profiles Ali, cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad, last Calip accepted by both Shia and Sunni, and First Imam for the Shia tradition.
Imam Ali
A collection of Shia resources about the First Imam; some are devotional or philosophical, some more historical.
The Commander of the Faithful: Ali bin Abu Talib
An online book, offering a full biography of the Fourth Caliph and First Imam, and an account of the conflict which led to the division of Shia and Sunni.
The Life of Hazrat Ali Ibn-e-Abi Talib
Excerpts from the book 'Hadrat Ali, RA' by Prof Masud-ul-Hasan. Includes a biography, assessments by Muslim and Western writers, and collected sayings.