Sermons
241 sermons from Nahjul Balagah — English translation
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Sermon 53
Sermon (53): On the Qualities of the Sacrificial Animal
This mentions Eid al-Adha and those qualities that should be present in the sacrificial sheep. The completeness of the sacrificial…
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Sermon 22
Sermon (22): To Those Who Accused Him Regarding the Killing of ‘Uthman
He explains that Satan has stirred up his faction and gathered his armies so that oppression can reach its limit…
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Sermon 38
Sermon (38): On the Reason for Naming Doubt (Shubhah)
Doubt is called shubhah because it resembles the truth. So for the friends of Allah, certainty provides light in the…
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Sermon 54
Sermon (54): On the Crowd Pledging Allegiance at Your Hand
They rushed toward me in such an unrestrained manner, like camels rushing over each other on the day of drinking…
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Sermon 23
Sermon (23): On Avoiding Envy and Showing Kindness to Relatives
He teaches that everyone’s allotted share, little or much, descends from the decree of Allah like drops of rain, so…
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Sermon 39
Sermon (39): On Censuring Those Who Shirk War
I have encountered people whom I command but they do not obey, whom I call but they do not respond.…
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Sermon 55
Sermon (55): When the Companions Expressed Restlessness at the Delay in Giving Permission for Jihad at Siffin
Your saying that I hesitated because I dislike death and flee from it—by Allah! I care not whether I advance…
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Sermon 24
Sermon (24): On Preparing for War
By my life! I will show no leniency or slackness in war against those who oppose the truth and wander…
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Sermon 40
Sermon (40): When He Heard the Khawarij's Saying 'La Hukma Illa Lillah'
This statement is correct, but the meaning they take from it is wrong. Yes, indeed judgment belongs only to Allah.…
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Sermon 56
Sermon (56): On Your Patience in the Battlefield
We (Muslims) used to kill our fathers, sons, brothers, and uncles while being with the Messenger of Allah (peace be…
