Sermons

241 sermons from Nahjul Balagah — English translation

238 entries
Sermon (199): He said about the shortage of those who follow the path of guidance and the people of Thamud Sermon Sermon 199

Sermon (199): He said about the shortage of those who follow the path of guidance and the people of Thamud

O people! Do not be alarmed by the lack of those who are guided in the path of guidance, because…

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Sermon (168): When a Man from Basra Came to Inquire about the Situation, He Said Sermon Sermon 168

Sermon (168): When a Man from Basra Came to Inquire about the Situation, He Said

When Amir al-Mu’minin (a.s.) drew near Basra, a group from there sent a man to him to ascertain his position…

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Sermon (184): Mention of the basic principles of theological problems Sermon Sermon 184

Sermon (184): Mention of the basic principles of theological problems

This sermon is related to Hayd and contains so many basic matters of knowledge and knowledge that no other sermon…

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Sermon (200): He said on the occasion of the burial of Mr. Saida (AS). Sermon Sermon 200

Sermon (200): He said on the occasion of the burial of Mr. Saida (AS).

On the occasion of the burial of Hazrat Fatimah, peace be upon him, Sayyida al-Nisa said: O Messenger of Allah,…

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Sermon (169): When He Intended to Fight the Enemy in the Field of Siffin, He Said Sermon Sermon 169

Sermon (169): When He Intended to Fight the Enemy in the Field of Siffin, He Said

When in the field of Siffin and intending to face the enemy in single combat, he said: "O Allah! Lord…

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Sermon (185): About the emergence of temptations and the disappearance of lawful sustenance Sermon Sermon 185

Sermon (185): About the emergence of temptations and the disappearance of lawful sustenance

This is specific to mention of incidents and temptations: Yes! My parents are sacrificed to a few of these people,…

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Sermon (170): When He Was Accused of Greed and in Response Spoke of the Oppression of Quraysh and the Ravages of the People of Jamal Sermon Sermon 170

Sermon (170): When He Was Accused of Greed and in Response Spoke of the Oppression of Quraysh and the Ravages of the People of Jamal

All praise is due to Allah, whom neither one heaven veils from another, nor does one earth conceal from another.…

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Sermon (186): The favors of God Almighty, the state of the dead Sermon Sermon 186

Sermon (186): The favors of God Almighty, the state of the dead

O people! I admonish you to fear Allah and praise Him for the blessings He has given you, for the…

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Sermon (171): Who is Deserving of the Caliphate? Sermon Sermon 171

Sermon (171): Who is Deserving of the Caliphate?

He (the Prophet) was the trustee of Allah's revelations, the last of His Messengers, the bearer of glad tidings of…

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Sermon (187): A prophecy about the Umayyads and the Umayyads before the claim Sermon Sermon 187

Sermon (187): A prophecy about the Umayyads and the Umayyads before the claim

One faith is that which is established in the hearts and remains firm, and one is that which is hidden…

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