Tehran Times Culture Desk

TEHRAN – The letter of Imam Ali (AS) written to his famous companion and governor, Malik al-Ashtar, has recently been published in Spanish in a book by Editorial Galac Publications in Venezuela. 

The book entitled “Consejos Para Un Buen Gobierno” (Tips for Good Governance) is scheduled to go on display at the 12th Venezuela International Book Fair, the Islamic Culture and Relations Organization (ICRO) announced on Wednesday.

Malik al-Ashtar was a faithful disciple of Imam Ali (AS) and the head of the Bani Nakhaei clan. He was also a brave warrior and commander-in-chief of the armies of the Imam (AS).

The letter has so far been rendered into French, English, Portuguese, German, Swedish, Russian, Italian and several other languages.

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