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The 12 Lights of Ahlul Bayt (A.S)

The Gate of Knowledge

Imam Ali (A.S), the First Imam

The life of the First Imam, Imam Ali (A.S), told as a story for children. Volume one of The 12 Lights of Ahlul Bayt (A.S).

  • Reading age7+
  • Pages29
  • FormatPaperback
  • ImamFirst of 12
  • LanguageEnglish
  • Knowledge
  • Justice
  • Courage
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The short answerThe Gate of Knowledge is an English paperback of 29 pages for children aged 7+, from the The 12 Lights of Ahlul Bayt (A.S) collection by Praying Pearls Publications. It is sold on Amazon.

About this book

The life of the First Imam, Imam Ali (A.S), told as a story for children. Volume one of The 12 Lights of Ahlul Bayt (A.S).

Written for children aged 7+. Many families read it aloud to younger children, a few pages at a time.

About the series

The Twelve Imams can feel like a list of names to a child. This series turns them into people: the Gate of Knowledge, the Gentle Prince of Peace, the Healer of Hearts. The books are published in the order of the Imams, so a family can read one a month and finish the year knowing them. Nine volumes are available now.

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About this book

What is “The Gate of Knowledge” about?

The life of the First Imam, Imam Ali (A.S), told as a story for children. Volume one of The 12 Lights of Ahlul Bayt (A.S). Themes include knowledge, justice, courage.

What age is “The Gate of Knowledge” for?

It is written for children aged 7+. Many families read it aloud to younger children a few pages at a time.

How long is “The Gate of Knowledge”?

It is 29 pages. It is available as a paperback in English.

Where can I buy “The Gate of Knowledge”?

It is sold on Amazon. Use the Buy on Amazon button on this page, or pick your country from the store menu: United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, Germany, France and Japan.

Is “The Gate of Knowledge” part of a series?

Yes. It is book 1 of 9 in The 12 Lights of Ahlul Bayt (A.S). One book for each of the Twelve Imams (A.S). Each volume tells the life of an Imam as a story a child can follow, from the First Imam to the Ninth so far.

Is there a free resource to go with this book?

Yes. Choose a free PDF on our Free PDFs page: 5 Values Bibi Zainab (S.A) Taught Us; 5 Values Hazrat Abbas (A.S) Taught Us; 5 Values Imam Hussain (A.S) Taught Us; Eid-e-Ghadeer Colouring Book for Kids; Eid-e-Zahra Colouring Pages.

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What readers say

★★★★★Verified purchase

Easy to read, inspiring, full of good lessons!

I bought all 6 books in this collection… Excellent introduction for children who want to learn more about the life and character of the prophet and his ahlul beyt. The stories are short, clear, and easy to follow, which makes it perfect for kids.

Rola Y., Canada, September 2025
★★★★★Verified purchase

Amazing

The book is amazing, my 8 year old enjoyed reading it and learning more about Imam Ali A.S. I am planning on buying all the other ones.

Zahra, United States, February 2026

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