In the Name of the Most Exalted

This book is a commentary on the Commander of the Faithful’s (‘a) appointment letter of Malik al-Ashtar as Governor of Egypt. It is being presented for the second time with additions and other advantages. A series of discussions on this subject was held by me in the presence of a group of esteemed scholars of religion at the Qum Theological Seminary’s Department of Islamic Promotion. This is a composite report of those discussions. Its composer is Hujjat Al-Islam Shaykh Husayn Karimi-Zanjani, a prolific writer, erudite clergyman, and learned scholar of the Qum Theological Seminary. He has a major share in this book as he has added interesting topics, headings, and changed some of the comments.

While expressing my admiration and gratitude for his valuable services, I implore the Great God to acknowledge them and grant us the favor of greater services.

Qum, Theological Seminary

Muhammad Fadil Lankarani

Dated: June, 16, 1987