Pattern of Relationship with Opponents during the Imam Ali (AS) (A Case Study of Nahjolbalaghe Sermons and Letters)

This research aims to provide a model for communication with opponents during the reign of Imam Ali (AS) . In this regard , sermons and letters from Nahj al balaghah qualitative content analysis method has been analyzed. The results of the research indicate 5 main categories in the context of communicating with the opposition following the his rule of the government which includes methods of communication imam with opposition, imam of communication tools with opposition, relationshipbetween the imam and the opposition, ethical and human values governing the relation of imam with opposition and the goals of the imam s relationship with opposition. Imam Ali (AS) uses methods such as sermon, preach ment, struggle, reasoning and letter in the line with the opposition. He is for communicating with opposition used tools included fear,encouragement, threat, gospel of the past and the predecessors, question from the audience, comparison and…. Also in line relationship between the imam and the opposition axes included patience and decisive crisis were considered and values like benevolent opponents, keep respect and revers the opposition and ethical as moral and human values the ruler was referring to relation with the opposition. Imam Ali (AS) were considered also leading the misguided to the right and peace and reconciliation including the goals of contacting with opposition.