Sermons
241 sermons from Nahjul Balagah — English translation
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Sermon 65
Sermon (65): After Hearing About the Proceedings of Saqifah Bani Sa'idah
After the demise of the Prophet (peace be upon him), when the news of Saqifah Bani Sa'idah reached the Commander…
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Sermon 66
Sermon (66): Upon Hearing of the Martyrdom of Muhammad ibn Abi Bakr
When the Imam (peace be upon him) entrusted the governorship of Egypt to Muhammad ibn Abi Bakr, and as a…
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Sermon 67
Sermon (67): In Criticism of His Companions
How long will I continue to show such gentleness and leniency with you, like that shown to those camels whose…
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Sermon 68
Sermon (68): He Spoke These Words at the Dawn of the Night of the Strike
I was sitting when my eyes closed. Meanwhile, the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) appeared before me. I…
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Sermon 69
Sermon (69): In Criticism of the People of Iraq
O people of Iraq! You are like a pregnant woman who, after becoming pregnant, completes the days of pregnancy, then…
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Sermon 70
Sermon (70): In This He Taught People the Method of Sending Blessings Upon the Prophet
O Allah! O Spreader of the earth's carpet and Holder of the high heavens (without support), Creator of hearts on…
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Sermon 71
Sermon (71): When the Two Imams (Hasan and Husayn) Interceded for Marwan
On the occasion of Jamal, when Marwan ibn Hakam was captured, he requested Hasan and Husayn (peace be upon them)…
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Sermon 72
Sermon (72): When People Intended to Pledge Allegiance to Uthman
You know that I have more right to the caliphate than others. By Allah! As long as the affairs of…
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Sermon 73
Sermon (73): When He Learned That Banu Umayyah Accused Him of Participating in Uthman's Killing
All knowledge about me did not prevent Banu Umayyah from fabricating lies against me. Nor did my precedence in faith…
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Sermon 74
Sermon (74): In the Series of Advice and Counsel
May Allah have mercy on that person who, when he heard a word of wisdom, tied it in a knot.…
