Sermons
241 sermons from Nahjul Balagah — English translation
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Sermon 33
Sermon (33): What He Said When He Set Out for the Battle of Jamal
When the Commander of the Faithful set out to fight the people of Basra, 'Abdullah ibn 'Abbas says that when…
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Sermon 49
Sermon (49): On the Greatness of Allah
All praise is for that Allah who has descended into the depths of hidden things. The signs of His being…
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Sermon 34
Sermon (34): On Urging People to Prepare for War Against the People of Syria
Shame on you! I have even grown weary of rebuking you. Is worldly life in exchange for the hereafter and…
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Sermon 50
Sermon (50): On the Results of Mixing Truth and Falsehood
The beginning of the occurrence of trials is carnal desires that are followed, and newly invented commands in which the…
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Sermon 35
Sermon (35): On the Arbitration (Tahkim)
After the arbitration (tahkim), he said: Praise be to Allah in every state. Although time has brought us painful trials…
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Sermon 51
Sermon (51): When the Syrians Blocked Water from His Companions
When Mu'awiyah's companions at Siffin gained dominance over the Commander of the Faithful's companions and seized control of the Euphrates…
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Sermon 36
Sermon (36): Warning the People of Nahrawan About Their End
I am warning you that you people will fall killed upon the bends of this river and the level lands…
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Sermon 52
Sermon (52): On the Decline and Annihilation of the World
The world is gathering its skirts and has announced its departure. Its familiar things have become strange, and it is…
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Sermon 21
Sermon (21): How to Live in This World
He tells them that their destination lies in front of them while the hour of death is behind them, driving…
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Sermon 37
Sermon (37): On His Religious Steadfastness and Precedence in Faith
I performed my duties at a time when all others lacked the courage to step forward on this path. I…
