The Holy Ahl-i Bayt in the Prophetic Traditions - Other relationships of Imam `Ali to the holy Prophet

Other relationships of Imam `Ali to the holy Prophet

The holy Prophet said: "`Ali is my root and Ja`far is my branch."

The holy Prophet said: "I and `Ali are from one tree and the people are from diverse trees."

The holy Prophet said to Imam `Ali: "O `Ali! People are from diverse trees and I and you are from one tree."

The holy Prophet said: "My palm (kaff) and `Ali's palm are equal in justice."

The holy Prophet said: "`Ali is to me as my head is to my body."