Sermons
241 sermons from Nahjul Balagah — English translation
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Sermon 161
Sermon (161): On Praise of Allah and the Creation of Man
All praise is for Allah, the Creator of the servants, the One who spread out the earth, made rivers flow,…
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Sermon 177
Sermon (177): When Zalib Yamani asked the question that he had seen God, he replied
Dhu'lab Yemeni asked you, O Ameerul Momineen, have you seen your Lord? He said, "Do I worship this Allah? Whom…
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Sermon 193
Sermon (193): The state of resurrection
All praise is due to Allah, Who has amazed the eyeballs with the strange images of His power by displaying…
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Sermon 162
Sermon (162): Imam Ali's Conversation with Uthman and a Review of His Kinship by Marriage
When people gathered around Amir al-Mu'minin (a.s.) and complained to him about the things in Uthman that they found objectionable,…
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Sermon 178
Sermon (178): He said in condemnation of his companions
In condemning his companions, he said: I praise and glorify Allah for everything that He has decided and for everything…
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Sermon 194
Sermon (194): The state of the world at the time of the Prophet ﷺ
Allah sent His Messenger at a time when there was no sign of (guidance), no towering minaret (of religion) and…
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Sermon 163
Sermon (163): The Wondrous Creation of the Peacock and the Enchanting Scenes of Paradise
In which is described the wondrous creation of the peacock. Allah has created every kind of creature, whether living or…
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Sermon 179
Sermon (179): Regarding this group, he said that they were planning to join the Khawarij
Hazrat sent one of his Companions to bring news of a party of the army of Kufa which was ready…
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Sermon 195
Sermon (195): You (a.s.) performed the rites and burial duties of the Prophet
Those Companions of the Prophet who were entrusted with (the laws of the Sharia) are well aware that I have…
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Sermon 164
Sermon (164): The Teaching of Compassion and the Downfall of Banu Umayyah
Let your young follow your elders, and let the elders act mercifully and kindly toward the young. Do not be…
