2. Appointment of governors at the time of 'Ali ............... 589

2.1. Ali's attitude towards the governors of 'Uthmh, and his appointment of his relatives ... . . .... ... ... ...... . ... .589 2.2. Amir al-Mu'mineen 'Ali's keeping an eye on his workers, and some of his instructions ..... .. . ... .... ... ... ... 601 2.3. The extent of power and authority granted to governors of the time of 'Ali ...... ...... .. ............... . ..603 2.4. Administrative concepts of 'Ali .. . .. ... ... ... . . . .. .. . .... . ..620 Notes .. .. ... .... . ... . ... ... .... ..... . ... . .... ... ... ... .. . .. ... ... ... ... . .. .... ... .. . ..629 Glossaq of Islamic terms .. .... . .... .. ... ... .. .... . . ... ...... .... ... . ... ..694

Arabic honorific symbols used in this book (@) : Subhcinahu wa ta'cila - "The Exalted" (g) : Salla-Allcihu 'alayhi wa sallam - "Blessings and peace be upon him" (m) : 'Alayhis-salcim - "May peace be upon h i d (&) : Radiya-Allihu 'anhu - "May Allah be pleased with him" (&,) : Radiya-Allihu 'anha - "May Allah be pleased with her" .-