For ten years , Imam Ali remained in the care of Muhammad , who kept him so close and inseparable that he was one with him in character , knowledge , self - sacrifice , forbearance , bravery , kindness , generosity , oratory and eloquence .
For ten years , Imam Ali remained in the care of Muhammad . 
 The Prophet had kept him so close and inseparable that he was one with him in character , knowledge , self - sacrifice , forbearance , bravery , kindness , generosity , oratory and eloquence .