Sermons
241 sermons from Nahjul Balagah — English translation
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Sermon 113
Sermon (113): His Supplicatory Words for Seeking Rain
O Allah, send rain! (Due to drought) the vegetation of our mountains has completely dried up, and dust is flying…
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Sermon 129
Sermon (129): On the Reason for Accepting Caliphate and the Qualities of a Ruler
O you with separate natures and scattered hearts and minds, whose bodies are present and intellects are lost! I want…
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Sermon 114
Sermon (114): On the Oppressions of Hajjaj ibn Yusuf al-Thaqafi
Allah sent him as a caller to truth and a witness for creation. So he delivered his Lord's messages. He…
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Sermon 130
Sermon (130): In Warning About Death
We praise and extol Him for whatever He takes and whatever He gives, and whatever blessings He bestows, and whatever…
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Sermon 115
Sermon (115): On Fighting in Allah's Path with Life and Wealth
You do not spend in His path the One Who gave you wealth and possessions, and you do not put…
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Sermon 131
Sermon (131): On the Greatness of Allah and the Importance of the Quran
The world and the Hereafter have entrusted their reins to Allah and are under His command, and the sky and…
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Sermon 116
Sermon (116): On the State of His Friends and His Priority
You are (my) helpers and supporters in establishing truth, and brothers to each other in religion, and (my) shield in…
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Sermon 132
Sermon (132): When Umar ibn al-Khattab Asked for Advice from Ali (peace be upon him) Regarding Participation in the Campaign Against Rome, He Said
Allah has taken the responsibility of strengthening the boundaries of the people of religion and protecting their unprotected places from…
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Sermon 101
Sermon (101): On Asceticism and God-Consciousness
Look at the world with the eyes of those who adopt asceticism and turn away from it. By Allah! It…
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Sermon 117
Sermon (117): When He Invited His Companions to Jihad and They Remained Silent, He Said
The Commander of the Faithful (peace be upon him) gathered the people and wanted to prepare them for jihad, but…
