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Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal — 780-855 Sahih Ibn Khuzaymah — 923 Sahih Ibn Hibbaan — 965 Al-Mustadrak alaa al-Sahihain — 1014 Mawdu'at al-Kubra— 1128-1217 Riyadh as-Saaliheen — 1233 - 1278 Talkhis al-Mustadrak — 1274-1348 Majma al-Zawa'id — 1335-1405 Bulugh al-Maram — 1372-1449 Kanz al-Ummal — 1500th Da'if al-Tirmidhi — 20th century Sahih al-Tirmidhi — 20th century

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The book of Sulaym ibn Qays — 600th Sahifa al-Sajjadiyya — 678-713 Bihar al-Anwar — 1600s Haqq al-Yaqeen — 1600s Shahr Usul al-Kafi — ?-1081 Jesus through Shiite Narrations — ?

Mu'tazili collections

Nahj with comments — ?-1258

The Nahj al Balagha ("Peak of Eloquence") is the most famous collection of speeches (sermons) and letters attributed to Ali ibn Abi Talib, accepted as the fourth of the Caliphs by Sunni Muslims and the first of the Imams by Shia Muslims. It was collected by ash-Sharif ar-Radi or known in Persian as Seyyed Razi in the 10th century. The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. ... Al-Mustadrak alaa al-Sahihain or Mustadrak al-Hakim is a ten volume hadith collection written by Hakim al-Nishaburi, the leading hadith scholar of his time. ... A Great Collection of Fabricated Traditions (Arabic: Al-Mawduat al-Kubrah) is a book written by Abul-Faraj Ibn Al-Jawzi. ... Riyadh as-Saaliheen (The Gardens of the Righteous), which is a collection of hadith (sayings of the Prophet Muhammad), is the most famous book by Imam an-Nawawi. ... Talkhis al-Mustadrak is abridged version of Al-Mustadrak alaa al-Sahihain, writen by Al-Dhahabi Hakim al-Nishaburi, the author of Al-Mustadrak alaa al-Sahihain, wrote it in the year 393H, i. ... Majma al-Zawaid wa Manba al-Fawaid is a 10-volume secondary hadith collection written by Nur al-Din Ali ibn Abi Bakr al-Haythami (735-808 AH/1335-1405 CE) and printed in Cairo 1352-1353 AH/1933-1934 CE. It contains those hadiths uniquely reported by... Bulugh al-Maram is the shortened name of the collection of hadith by al-Hafidh ibn Hajar al-Asqalani entitled, Bulugh al-Maram min Adillat al-Ahkam (translation: Attainment of the Objective According to Evidences and the Ordinances). ... Treasure of the Doers of Good Deeds[1] (Arabic: Kanz al-Ummal fi sunan al-aqwal wal af`al [2]) is a known 8 volume set Islamic hadith collection, collected by Islamic Scholar Ali ibn Abd-al-Malik al-Hindi (died 1590 CE/975 AH). ... Da`if al-Tirmidhi is a Hadith collection written by the Muslim Scholar al-Albani, based on the Sunan al-Tirmidhi, which he seperated into Sahih al-Tirmidhi and Daif al-Tirmidhi. ... Sahih al-Tirmidhi is a Hadith collection written by the Muslim Scholar al-Albani, based on the Sunan al-Tirmidhi, whom he separated into Sahih al-Tirmidhi and Da`if al-Tirmidhi [1]. Content Among its content can be found: Hadith of truth References ^ [1] Categories: | ... The Book of Sulaym ibn Qays is a Hadith collections, collected by Sulaym ibn Qays who entrusted it to Aban ibn abi-Ayyash. ... Sahifa al-Sajjadiyya is the oldest prayer manual in Islamic sources and one of the most seminal works of Islamic spirituality of the early period. ... Oceans of Light (Arabic: Bihar ul Anwar) is a holy scripture of Shia Islam. ... Reality of Certainty (Arabic: Haqq al-Yaqeen) is a Shia Twelver hadith collection authoured by Allamah al-Majlisi [1]. It has been criticized by Shia in the words: Haqq al-Yaqeen has many weak narrators, none of the Hadith scholars have graded the narration as Sahih. ... Shahr Usul al-Kafi is a commentary on Usul al-Kafi by Mohammad Salih al-Mazandarani. ... Jesus through Shiite Narrations is a collection of hadith about the Islamic view of Jesus, collected by Mahdi Muntazir Qaim. ... This is about the book by Abd al-Hamid, for other uses, see Comments on the Peak of Eloquence or Sharh Nahj al-Balgha. ... Ali ibn Abu Talib (Arabic: علي بن أبي طالب translit: ‘AlÄ« ibn Abu Ṭālib Persian: علی پسر ابو طالب) ‎ (599 – 661) is an early Islamic leader. ... Caliph is the title for the Islamic leader of the Ummah, or community of Islam. ... Sunni Islam (Arabic سنّة) is the largest denomination of Islam. ... A Muslim is a believer in or follower of Islam. ... Imam is an Arabic word meaning Leader. The ruler of a country might be called the Imam, for example. ... Shiʻa Islam (Arabic شيعى follower; English has traditionally used Shiite) makes up the second largest sect of believers in Islam, constituting about 30%–35% of all Muslim. ... A Muslim is a believer in or follower of Islam. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Seyyed Razi was born in 970 AD in Baghdad. ... As a means of recording the passage of time, the 10th century was that century which lasted from 901 to 1000. ...

Nahj means open way, road, course, method or manner. Balaghah means eloquence, art of good style and communication, rhetoric etc

Introduction

Nahj al Balagha is a collections of 241 sermons, 79 letters, and 489 sayings by Ali. Those numbers vary in different editions of Nahj al- balaghah. The number of sermons varies from 238 to 241 and the number of letters varies from 77 to 79, whereas sayings vary from 463 to 489. Prophet Muhammad ( peace be upon him ) was the final prophet in Islam. ...

This collection was gathered by ash-Sharif ar-Radi(359-406/970-1015) and the reason of gathering of this collection is represented by him: To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ...

And these were not collected in any other work, nor found together in any other book ... Amir al-Mu'minin (as) was the fountain of eloquence and (his utterances) the source of rhetoric. Through him hidden delicacies of eloquence and rhetoric came to light, and from him were learnt its principles and rules. Every speaker and orator had to tread on his footprints, and every eloquent preacher availed of his utterances. Even then they could not equal him, for the credit for being the first and foremost remained with him, because his utterances were those that carried the reflection of Divine knowledge and savour of Muhammad's sayings. Accordingly I acceded to their request, as I knew that it meant great reward, handsome reputation and a treasure of recompense. The object of this compilation is that I should bring forth Amir al-Mu'minin's greatness and superiority in the art of rhetoric which is in addition to his countless qualities and innumerable distinctions, and to show that he has risen to the highest pinnacle of this attainment, is singular among all those predecessors whose utterances are quoted here and there, whereas his own utterances are like an onrushing and irresistible stream, and such a treasure of subtleties in language is unmatched.^[1]

Authenticity

This book is basically a literary book not a religious one, because ash-Sharif ar-Radi didn't gather all part of but chose some part of sermons and letters, but he chose some parts of them which have more literary value. Also it doesn't contain sources of the contents. But this book contaians many religious, historic, sociological, political and folklore aspects of Islam and Arabs world in the seventh century. However, in recent years some schors try to find the sources of texts. "Masadir Nahj al-Balagha wa asaniduh" written by "al-Sayyid `Abd al-Zahra' al-Husayni al-Khatib" introduces some of these sources.^[2] and "Nahj al-sa'adah fi mustadrak Nahj al-balaghah" by "Muhammad Baqir al-Mahmudi" represents all of 'Ali's extant speeches, sermons, decrees, epistles, prayers, and sayings have been collected. It includes the Nahj al-balaghah and other discourses which were not incorporated by ash-Sharif ar-Radi or were not available to him. Apparently, except for some of the aphorisms, the original sources of all the contents of the Nahj al-balaghah have been determined.^[3] Also there are some books written before or about the same time as Nahj al-balaghah (400/1009) which contains Ali's sermons, quotations and letters.^[4] Image File history File links Nahj. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Islam (Arabic:  ) is a monotheistic religion based upon the teachings of Muhammad, a 7th century Arab religious and political figure. ... The Arabs (Arabic: عرب ) are an ethnic group found throughout the Middle East and North Africa. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ...

According to one Shi'a source,^[5] the first person to raise doubts about its attribution to Amir al-Mu'minin was Ibn Khallikan (d. 681/1282). In the 19th century, Shaykh Muhammad 'Abduh said that he had no knowledge of "Peak of Eloquence" until he undertook its study far from home in a distant land. It is said that he was struck with wonder and felt as if he had discovered a precious treasure trove. Thereupon, he immediately decided to publish it and introduce it to the Egyptian people. Shī‘a Islam, also Shi‘ite Islam, or Shi‘ism (Arabic ) is the second largest denomination of the Islamic faith. ... Abu-l ‘Abbas Ahmad ibn Khallikan was a Muslim scholar of the 13th century. ... Muhammad Abduh (Muhammad Abduh) (Arabic: محمد عبده ) (Nile Delta, 1849 - Alexandria, July 11, 1905, ) was an Egyptian jurist, religious scholar and liberal reformer known as the founder of Islamic Modernism. ... Wikipedia does not yet have an article with this exact name. ...

Shi'a

The collection is regarded by Shi'ites as authentic, although it is not included in their Hadith books, which normally include the sayings and actions of the Shia Imams along with those of Muhammad. Hadith ( translit: ) are traditions relating to the words and deeds of Muhammad. ... Sects Within Shiism there are various sects that differ over the number of Imams, or path of succession. ... For other persons named Muhammad, see Muhammad (name). ...

A Shi'a website^[6] writes:

No scholar of Sunni or Shi'a profession has questioned the genuineness and authenticity of Nahjul Balagha for more than two centuries. The first person to raise doubts about its attribution to Amir al-Mu'minin was Ibn Khallikan(sunni) (d. 681/1282)

Abu-l ‘Abbas Ahmad ibn Khallikan was a Muslim scholar of the 13th century. ...

Sunni

The Sunnis are divided regarding its authenticity. Some claim it to be a partial fabrication, others consider it to be a complete fabrication, while others do neither. Some Sunni scholars have written commentaries on it, some even accept all the contents, even the ones that appear to attack the first three Caliphs, but they interpret it in a way that according to them does not conflict with the Sunni doctrines. Sunni Muslims are the largest denomination of Islam. ... Caliph is the title for the Islamic leader of the Ummah, or community of Islam. ...

The well known sunni historian Al-Massaudi, who died before the birth of Seyyed Razi, said that Ali left 420 speeches. Also, Muhammad Abduh who was the grand imam of Al-Azhar University said that the speeches and the letters are written by Imam Ali and there is no way any other human being could write something similar. The former Wahhabi, and then later Shi'a scholar Muhammad al-Tijani, wrote in his And then I was Guided about his childhood Sunni experiences: Seyyed Razi was born in 970 AD in Baghdad. ... Muhammad Abduh (Muhammad Abduh) (Arabic: محمد عبده ) (Nile Delta, 1849 - Alexandria, July 11, 1905, ) was an Egyptian jurist, religious scholar and liberal reformer known as the founder of Islamic Modernism. ... Al-Azhar University in Cairo Egypt Al-Azhar University (Arabic: الأزهر الشريف; al-Azhar al-Shareef, the Noble al-Azhar), is connected to the mosque in Cairo named to honor Fatima Az-Zahraa, the daughter of the prophet Muhammad, from whom the Fatimid Dynasty claimed descent. ... Wahhabism (sometimes spelled Wahabbism or Wahabism) is a movement of Islam named after Muhammad ibn Abd al Wahhab (1703–1792). ... Shia Islam ( Arabic شيعى follower; English has traditionally used Shiite or Shiite) is the second largest Islamic denomination; some 20-25% of all Muslims are said to follow a Shia tradition. ... Dr. Muhammad al-Tijani al-Samawi was a Tunisian student who was raised in a family that followed the rites of the Sufi Tijaniyyah order, based on the teachings of Sidi Ahmed al-Tidjani. ... And then i was Guided is a famous book on by Muhammad al-Tijani. ...

I remember, for example, when our Arabic Rhetoric teacher was teaching the Shaqshaqiyyah oration from the book "Nahj al-Balaghah" by Imam Ali, that I was puzzled, as were many other students, when we read it, but I dared to ask the following question: "Are these truly the words of Imam Ali?" He answered: "Definitely, who would have had this eloquence apart from him. If it were not his saying, why should the Muslim scholars like Shaykh Muhammad Abduh, the Mufti of Egypt, concern themselves with its interpretation?" Then I said, "Imam Ali accuses Abu Bakr and Umar that they robbed him of his right to succeed as Caliph".

The teacher was outraged and he rebuked me very strongly and threatened to expel me from the class, and added, "We teach Arabic Rhetoric and not history. We are not concerned with the dark episodes of history and its bloody wars between Muslims, and in as much as Allah has cleaned our swords from their blood, let us clean our tongues by not condemning them".^[7]

The above account isn't validated outside of this title and Sunnis maintain that Al-Tijani was not an honest person, therefore "then I was Guided" has never been credited as legitimate by any Sunni scholars.A refutal to many of the texts allegations was made. Arabic can mean: From or related to Arabia From or related to the Arabs The Arabic language; see also Arabic grammar The Arabic alphabet, used for expressing the languages of Arabic, Persian, Malay ( Jawi), Kurdish, Panjabi, Pashto, Sindhi and Urdu, among others. ... Rhetoric (from Greek , rhêtôr, orator, teacher) is the art or technique of persuasion through the use of oral language. ... The roar of a camel (Arabic: al-Shiqshiqiyya or ash-Shiqshiqiyya) is a famous sermon attributed to Ali. ... Ali ibn Abi Talib (علي بن أبي طالب) (c. ... Muhammad Abduh (Muhammad Abduh) (Arabic: محمد عبده ) (Nile Delta, 1849 - Alexandria, July 11, 1905, ) was an Egyptian jurist, religious scholar and liberal reformer known as the founder of Islamic Modernism. ... A Mufti (Arabic: مفتى ) is an Islamic scholar who is an interpreter or expounder of Islamic law (Sharia), capable of issuing fataawa (plural of fatwa). // Role of a Mufti in governments In theocracies like Saudi Arabia and Iran, and in some countries where the constitution is based on sharia law, such... Abu Bakr As Siddiq (Arabic ابو بكر الصديق, alternative spellings, Abubakar, Abi Bakr, Abu Bakar) (c. ... `Umar ibn al-Khattāb (in Arabic, عمر بن الخطاب) (c. ... HIStory: Past, Present and Future – Book I is a two-disc album by Michael Jackson released in 1995 by the Epic Records division of Sony BMG. The first disc (HIStory Begins) is a fifteen-track greatest hits (later released as Greatest Hits - HIStory Volume I), while the second disc (HIStory... A Muslim is a believer in or follower of Islam. ... For other uses, see Allah (disambiguation). ... To not mentioning the faults of the Sahaba is one of the doctrines the Sunnis have. ... Al-Tijani can refer to: Mohamed Tijani Samawi Shii author Sidi Ahmed al-Tidjani North African Sufi saint Category: ... Then I was Guided is a book on by Muhammad al-Tijani. ...

Some Sunni scholars do not discredit all of Nahj al Balaghah and allow that it contains some authentic sayings of Ali, whom they consider to be an exemplary Caliph. The prominent Sunni Al-Dhahabi said in Siyaar A'laamun Nubalaa: Prophet Muhammad ( peace be upon him ) was the final prophet in Islam. ... Muhammad ibn Ahmad ibn Uthman ibn Qaymaz, Abu Abdullah Shams al-Din al-Dhahabi, ﻣﺤﻤﺪ ﺑﻦ ﺃﺣﻤﺪ ﺑﻦ ﻋﺜﻤﺎﻥ ﺑﻦ ﻗﻴﻤﺰ ﺍﺑﻮ ﻋﺒﺪ ﺍﷲ ﺷﻤﺲ ﺍﻟﺪﻳﻦ ﺍﻟﺬﻫﺒﻲ the great Shafii hadith master (hafiz) and historian of Islam, born in Damascus in 673/1274. ...

"He is the compiler of the book Nahj al Balagha, whose statements are attributed to Imam Ali, there being no chain of narrators for them, some of them are in fact, Batil (Falsehood/Wrong), and in some there is some truth, but it also contains fabrications..."^{[citation needed]}

"In his writings, the Companions of Allaah's Messenger are abused. We seek refuge in Allaah from knowledge that brings no benefit"^{[citation needed]}

However, other Sunni scholars reject the entire book; reputable Sunni scholars such as Ibn Taymiya in his Minhaaj as-Sunnah have this to say: Taqi Ad-din Abu Al-abbas Ahmad Ibn abd As-salam Ibn abd Allah Ibn Muhammad Ibn Taymiya (Arabic: أبو عباس تقي الدين أحمد بن عبد السلام بن عبد الله ابن تيمية الحراني) (January 22, 1263 - 1328), was an Islamic scholar born in Harran, located in what is now Turkey, close to the Syrian border. ...

"...and most of the sermons which the author of the book Nahj al Balagha quotes in it are lies upon Ali..."^{[citation needed]}

"But as for the author of Nahj al Balagha and his like, they take many sayings of people, and make them into the sayings of Ali"^{[citation needed]}Imam Yusuf al-Nabahani, the Sufi scholar, strongly warned Sunnis against reading this work.

Sufism (Arabic تصوف taṣawwuf) is a system of esoteric philosophy commonly associated with Islam. ...

non-Muslim

Some of Lebanese Christians like George Jordac[7] and "Polos Salmah"[8] pay great attentions to Nahj al Balagha.

Many non muslims give it honest credibilty arguing it consistent with quraanic teachings pointing out that not always is the case with the sunni Sahih traditions which on many occasions contrast the Quran

Sermons

In total Nahj al Balagha has a collection of 245 sermons of Imam Ali. Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (414x654, 38 KB) This image is of a book cover, and the copyright for it is most likely owned either by the artist who created the cover or the publisher of the book. ...

The following is an incomplete list of summaries on each sermon in the collection.

• Sermon 1, in this sermon Ali mentions the genesis of creation of the heavens, earth and Adam.
• Sermon 2 (some consider this part of the previous sermon), is the sermon in which the creation of Adam is mentioned.
• Sermon 3, mentions about Hajj (the holy pilgrimage to Mecca).
• Sermon 4, was delivered by Ali on his return from the Battle of Siffin. In this sermon Ali explained the condition of Arabs in pre-Islamic days and the corrupt conditions in which Islamic society had fallen again.
• Sermon 5 (some consider this part of the previous sermon), is in praise of Ahl al Bayt (the progeny of Muhammad). In this sermon Ali mentions that the Ahl al Bayt are the strong holds of God's commands, and are the ones that can interpret His commands.
• Sermon 6 is about the hypocrites, considered by Shia's to be Abu Bakr, Umar & Uthman. Ali claims: "None of the Companions of Muhammad could be compared with the Ahl al Bayt, and none should be considered equal to them."
• Sermon 7 is the famous speech of Shaqshaqiyyah (the roar of a camel), in this sermon Ali again mentions about the caliphate being snatched from him. "By Allah, that man, Abu Bakr, snatched away the caliphate (from me) as it was an insignia..."
• Sermon 8, in this sermon Imam Ali has depicted the mentality of Quraish and what the Ahl al Bayt have done to teach them Islam and to reform their minds. He finished it with an advice to them to accept religion sincerely.
• Sermon 9, After the death of Muhammad when Abbas (uncle of Muhammad) and Abu Sufyan came to Imam Ali to swear allegiance, he advised them in this sermon.
• Sermon 10 , Talha and Zubayr rebelled against Imam Ali and raised an army to occupy the provinces of Kufa and Basra. Imam Ali resolved the issue instead of fighting. Some people tried to dissuade the Imam against his decisions, in reply to the dissuation Imam Ali delivered Sermon 10.
• Sermon 11 In sermon 11 Imam Ali describes the mental conditions of those Muslims who in reality were hypocrites and had in their inner hearts no place for truth, justice and Islam. To serve their purpose they stooped to every vice and evil a the Satan was their guide and lord.
• Sermon 12, Imam Ali warns Zubayr (who turned against Imam Ali).
• Sermon 13, Imam Ali replies to the propaganda of the opponents.
• Sermon 14, Imam Ali delivered this speech after Talha and Zubayr broke their oath of allegiance to Imam Ali. Ali realised that Muawiya was behind this and delivered Sermon 14, Followers of truth and religion! Beware that the Satan (possibly referring to Muawiya, although it could be referring to Iblis) has amassed his followers ...
• Sermon 15, Imam Ali instructs Muhammad ibn Hanafiya (commander of Ali's army at the Battle of the Camel)
• Sermon 16, Speech given after the victory at the Battle of Jamal (the camel).
• Sermon 17, Imam Ali condemned the activities of the people of Basra (who had fought against him at the Battle of Jamal).
• Sermon 18, In this sermon Imam Ali again condemned the actions of the people of Basra.
• Sermon 19, is in context of the conquest of Armenia, where the Khums income had been transferred from the state to Marwan ibn Hakam, (a process that Ali would later reverse).{fact}
• Sermon 20, this sermon was delivered after the death of Caliph Uthman, when Imam Ali was being offered Caliphate. In it Imam Ali told people what to expect under his Caliphate.
• Sermon 21, Imam Ali describes three kind of people found in society and also the best course to be followed in life.
• Sermon 22, Imam Ali condemns people who assume the status/title of a Qazi (Judge) without having qualification or enough knowledge for this kind of responsible work.
• Sermon 23, remarks of Imam Ali on differences of opinions amongst jurists on the same question of Sharia (Islamic law).
• Sermon 24, While Imam Ali was delivering a speech in the Mosque of Kufa, Ash'ath ibn Qays (who was the chief of Muawiya's army at the Battle of Siffin) intervened saying that such a speech was harmful to Ali. Sermon 24 was a reply to Ash'ath; "You a wicked son of a depraved father, a hypocrite, son of an infidel, do you know which part of my speech is harmful and which part is beneficial to me? ..."
• Sermon 25, Imam Ali explains how and from whom we can take lessons to mould and reform our lives. In it the Imam also reminds people of the hereafter; "If you had only a true conception of what would happen after death, you would have screamed with horror and trembled with fright ..."
• Sermon 26, Imam Ali tells that this life is just a journey and by reducing our sins we could make this journey easy; "Reduce the burden of your sins and vices so that you may carry on the journey with ease".
• Sermon 27, Talha & Zubayr had wanted to take over the Caliphate and therefore murdered Caliph Uthman, the only obstacle remaining in their way was Imam Ali. They decided to falsely accuse Imam Ali for the murder. In Sermon 27, Imam Ali tells Talha and Zubayr to be afraid of Allah.
• Sermon 28, Imam Ali advises the poor not to envy the rich and the rich to support and help the poor.
• Sermon 29, Imam Ali advises people to follow Allah's commands, as that is the only way one can enjoy the hereafter; And, if you are not rewarded in this life, I guarantee for your reward in the hereafter.
• Sermon 30, was delivered in the context of Muawiya I's seizure of some provinces (previously under the control of Ali's caliphate) and the subsequent flight of Ali's Governors.
• Sermon 31, believed to be given before Sittin, Ali highlights three points. He illustrates the condition of Arabs in pre-Islamic days, the reasons why he did not take serious steps to defend his causes before the Battle of Basra, and how Muawiya I allegedly purchased the allegiance of Amr ibn As.
• Sermon 32, This sermon is in praise of Jihad, it shows what it means and what one can achieve from it.
• Sermon 33, Imam Ali advises people to abandon corrupt ways of life and try to achieve salvation.
• Sermon 34, Imam Ali criticised those people who said that they were ready to fight for Islam, but practically used excuses, whenever Islam needed defence.
• Sermon 35, Ali explains the causes of the murder of Caliph Uthman and also clarifies himself of not having any connection with the incident. "If I had ordered him to be killed I undoubtedly would have been his murderer, and if I had prevented people from killing him I would have been his helper. But I have no connection whatsoever with that affair."
• Sermon 36, in this sermon Imam Ali gives advice to Abdullah ibn Abbas when he is sent to Zubayr before the Battle of Basra.
• Sermon 37,Imam Ali advises people to lead a honest and pious life, he also explained the condition in which people were living in at that time.

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• • "Firstly there are those, who abstain from vice, villainy and violence because they are timid and cowards, and have neither means nor enough wealth."
  • "Then there are those, who have drawn their swords, have openly declared their evil intentions and have gathered armies around them." (possibly referring to Muawiya I)
  • "And there are some, who instead of trying to gain blessings of Allah with sincere good deeds, want to secure a high place in this world with pretense of piety and holiness."
  • "Lastly there are people weak in mind and depraved in character. They can neither create resources, nor can secure assistance from others, and thus find themselves deprived of wealth and social status. ... cover their humility and poverty under the guise of a religious and contended life ...".

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• • "...there is also an insignificant minority of those pious people, whom the true conception of His Divine Greatness and Might does not allow to be cruel, villainous, and haughty; and whom the fear of the Day of Judgment does not permit to lead a frivolous life."

• Sermon 38,Imam Ali tells people that his mission is the same as it was in Muhammad's time, My mission today is the same as it was during the time of Muhammad. I shall thrive till I eradicate impiety and injustice, and till I establish a rule of justice and truth, - a humane and divine regime.
• Sermon 39, in this sermon Imam Ali has expressed his sorrow over the mental condition of Iraqis, warning them of the results of negligence of duty and indifference to religion.
• Sermon 40, when Muawiya's army was on verge of a defeat at the Battle of Siffin, his commander Amr ibn As bribed some of Imam Ali's Army officers. Some of the officers came back to Imam Ali and apologised for their betrayal. On this occasion Imam Ali delivered Sermon 40.
• Sermon 41, the Battle of Nahrawan took place between Imam Ali and the Kharjites. Before the battle began Imam Ali warned the Kharjites in Sermon 41, I want to warn and advise you against this battle, for you may be killed in it, and the next day sun may shed its morning light upon your mutilated and blood-stained bodies ...
• Sermon 42, Imam Ali describes his sincere efforts, courage and fortitude for the cause of Islam.
• Sermon 43, is a very short sermon, in which he talks about how pious people "walk through the darkness", but because of their strong believe in Allah stay on the right path.
• Sermon 44 talks about Malik ibn Ka'ab, who was the Governor of Aynut Tamr (a province), he only had an army of about 100 men to guard this province. Without any prior warning Muawiya I sent an army to invade the province. When Imam Ali found out, he urged Muslims to go help Malik. The Muslims were timid and unwilling to go help Malik, seeing this Imam Ali gave Sermon 44. After this sermon finished, Adi ibn Hatim Tai came to Imam Ali with a 1000 soldiers from the Bani Hatim. Imam Ali made Adi the commander of the army. Adi was preparing to depart to Aynut Tamr, when news reached that Malik ibn Ka'ab and his small army of 100 men had defeated Muawiya's horde of a thousand soldiers.
• Sermon 45, After breaking away from Imam Ali, Kharjites used the slogan "Only Allah is the judge". Imam Ali in this sermon throws light upon this slogan and the false meaning they wanted to derive from it, the slogan they repeat is true indeed but they deduce wrong meaning and infer from it conclusions which are harmful to mankind.
• Sermon 46, To be edited
• Sermon 47, Imam Ali tells his people that inordinate cravings and bad deeds would only bring harm. He also points out that good deeds, do not necessarily mean a reward in this life, but will definitely be rewarded in the hereafter.
• Sermon 48, Imam Ali delivered this sermon when he got informed that Muawiya I was getting ready for a war. "I find that no choice has been left to me; either I have to crush the rebellion by force (therefore go on war) or submit to paganism (do nothing and let Muawiya takeover power).
• Sermon 49, was delivered when Imam Ali found out that Masqala ibn Hubayra Shaybani, had ran away to Muawiya with some money of state treasury. "May Allah not forgive Masqala. In the beginning he acted like a chieftain, but in the end he fled like a slave."
• Sermon 50, Imam Ali advices people to lead a good life, "My advice to you is that you should pass through life in such a way that it may carry good results for you in the next world..."
• Sermon 51, was delivered by Imam Ali on his journey to Syria.
• Sermon 52, Imam Ali's prediction on the future of Kufa.
• Sermon 53, was delivered at a place called Nukhayla, while he was on his journey to Syria.
• Sermon 54, Imam Ali explains the theory of accepting the existence of God. "...those who have not seen Him physically cannot deny his existence ..."
• Sermon 55, throws light on the causes of people going astray. "Surely the causes of discord and rebellion against religion are that people follow the dictates of their minds and introduce innovations and schisms against the explicit orders of the Book of Allah."
• Sermon 56, delivered at the Battle of Siffin, when Muawiya's forces had occupied the River Euphrates and stopped the supply of water to Imam Ali and his army. Ali's forces re-captured the river and allowed Muawiya's army to use as much water as they'd like. Before the Battle for the re-capturing of The Euphrates began, Imam Ali delivered this sermon.
• Sermon 57, is a warning to those people that do not attach any importance to the hereafter. Most scholars think that this sermon is incomplete and found scattered as separate sermons throughout the collection.
• Sermon 58, Ali explains what kind of animals can be sacrificed on the occasion of Eid ul-Adha. "If the ears and eyes of an animal are healthy and sound it is fit for sacrifice, no matter if its horns are broken and even if it is slightly lame and it limps to the place of slaughter."
• Sermon 59, delivered just before the Battle of Siffin, when the forces of Imam Ali were asking permission to fight.
• Sermon 60, Imam Ali was trying to delay the war (at the Battle of Siffin). Some people thought that Ali was afraid of death, this sermon was a reply to those people. "It is not right for you to say that I am hesitating to start the war because I am afraid of death. By Allah I never delayed war even for a day but with the hope that some rebels might come back to me and through to me they might be guided towards religion ..."
• Sermon 61, as mentioned in the previous sermon, Imam Ali was trying to delay the war, some people started complaining, saying that they could wait no longer. But when war broke out, these same people started acting cowardly. This sermon was for these people.
• Sermon 62, this is a prediction of Imam Ali about the rule of Muawiya I after him. The Imam tells that Muawiya I will force people to calumniate and dishonour him (Ali). In this sermon Ali advices people what to do then. "Certainly after my death you will be overpowered and ruled by a pot-bellied glutton (Muawiya I). Beware! He will ask you to calumniate me and to disown me. So far as calumniation is concerned you can obey his orders because it will save you from his wrath and tyranny... but so far as disowning me is concerned you should not do so, because I am a muslim by birth and I was the first to testify ..."
• Sermon 63, was given when Muawiya I violated the terms of the Treaty of Siffin and started getting ready to invade Kufa, Imam Ali decided to invade Shaam first. He asked the Kharjites to come for help, they refused because of the arbitration in the Battle of Siffin. In the reply of the refusal, Ali delivered Sermon 63. "May you be punished by Allah ... Beware! Your misguided policy will bring death and destruction to you."
• Sermon 64, was delivered when Ali got informed that the Kharjites were trying to invade Basra.
• Sermon 65, was delivered when Ali was informed that some people were planning to assassinate him. In this sermon he declared: "Allah's protecting shield is still protecting me. On the day which is fixed for my death, the shield will disappear and hand me over to death. On that day death will not miss its target and the mortal wound will not heal."
• Sermon 66, is believed to be part of Sermon 57, by some commentators. In it Ali has recounted the realities of life, what one has to face and how to deal with it.
• Sermon 67, Imam Ali warns people of certain basic facts about life. He also advices people to lead a pious life.
• Sermon 68, to be edited
• Sermon 69, is regarding the Battle of Siffin. One day both the armies fought continuously for 24 hours, the fighting in the night was terrible and is known as Laylatul Harir. The next morning the Imam delivered sermon 69, in this sermon Imam Ali refers to the Battle of Siffin as Jihad. "Remember that Allah is watching you and you are fighting under command of the cousin and son-in-law of the [Muhammad]... do not accept the shame and disgrace of a defeat or a rout, for which you shall be punished on the Day of Judgement, because yours is a Jihad in defence of Islam, truth and justice."
• Sermon 70, refers to Abu Bakr's claim to caliphate and the incident of Saqifa.
• Sermon 71, Sermon delivered on the death of Muhammad ibn Abu Bakr (who was killed by Muawiya's forces).
• Sermon 72, directed to some of the companions of Ali.
• Sermon 73, Imam Ali narrated this dream on the eve of his martyrdom. Next morning he received a mortal wound during the morning prayers. "As I was sitting I fell asleep and dreamt that Muhammad came in front of me. I told him of intrigues, enmities and suffering that fell to my lot from the hands of his followers. He (Muhammad) told me to curse them. And I prayed to Allah to give me better companions than they and to them a tyrant ruler in my place."
• Sermon 74, to the people of Iraq.
• Sermon 75, is regarding the way to supplicate for peace and blessings on Muhammad.
• Sermon 76, was given after the Battle of Jamal. Marwan ibn Hakam (one of the chiefs of the enemy forces) was taken prisoner. Marwan requested Imam Hessan and Imam Hussain (the two sons of Imam Ali and Fatima Zahra) to request Imam Ali to release him, in return he would pay his oath of allegiance to Ali. Imam Ali released Marwan, but on the issue of the oath of allegiance, the Imam delivered sermon 76. "Did he not swear oath of allegiance to me after the death of Uthman..." The sermon also contains a prophecy on the future of the Islamic world, "Remember he (Marwan) is going to have a kingdom and it will last only so long as it takes a dog time to lick its nose. He will be father of four chieftains and very soon he and his sons will bring disaster to the Muslim World". The prediction of Marwan ruling a kingdom became true, Marwan ibn Hakam was the Ummayad caliph after Yazid I and ruled only for four months and ten days.
• Sermon 77, is delivered after Uthman became caliph. In it the Imam says that he had to suffer injustice and tyranny in order to prevent bloodshed and oppression of Muslims. "You (Uthman) know very well that I deserve the caliphate more that anyone else... I shall keep on bearing this injustice as long as oppression and bloodshed of Muslims are resorted to, and as long as I alone remain a target to their (the early Muslim caliphs) tyrannies.
• Sermon 78, This sermon was delivered when news reached Imam Ali that Banu Ummaya were falsely accusing the Imam of the murder of Uthman. "Did the fact of me being the first to testify Islam and of my services to Islam and Muslims not dissuade and check these wicked people from calumniating or slandering me ..."
• Sermon 79, describes the qualities of a true Muslim.
• Sermon 80, is a complaint of Imam Ali against the behaviour of Banu Ummaya, during the rule of Uthman.
• Sermon 81, A prayer to Allah.
• Sermon 82, When Imam Ali decided to head towards Kufa, to face the rebellion of the Kharjites, an astrologer advised Imam Ali not to take the journey, as according to astrology it was an inauspicious moment. Imam Ali in this sermon gave a reply to the astrologer.
• Sermon 83, This sermon was delivered after the Battle of Jamal.
• Sermon 84, A sermon on piety and devotion.
• Sermon 85, A sermon on the world.
• Sermon 86, Is a very long and famous sermon. It is also known as Khutba-e-Gharra (an eminent sermon) and Khutba-e-Ajiba (a wonderful sermon). "I glorify Him (Allah) for His constant favours, vast bounties and lasting protection. It is my firm belief that he is Eternal; He existed before anything came into existence and that he is the Mighty Creator."
• Sermon 87, Imam Ali talks about the propaganda carried out against him by Amr ibn As.
• Sermon 88, A few attributes to God and a few pieces of advice to his followers and companions. Some consider this only a part of a very long sermon.
• Sermon 89, Advising people to believe in religion and to sincerely follow the teachings of it.
• Sermon 90, Imam Ali described the kind of people liked by Allah and the acts of a true Muslim. "O people! The person who is liked most by Allah is he who implores him for help to overcome his passions, who accepts the unpleasantness of life, and fears Him..."
• Sermon 91, When the Muslims during the caliphate of Imam Ali started to go astray, the Imam delivered this sermon.
• Sermon 92, Imam Ali reminds Muslims of the conditions in which society was before God sent Muhammad with His Message. "The Almighty Allah sent our [Muhammad] with His Message at a time when the world was for a long time without any prophet or reformer; when nations had passed through years without realizing the duty of man towards man and Allah..."
• Sermon 93, Attributes to Allah and his creations.
• Sermon 94, This an another famous and long Sermon, called al-Ashbah. Once somebody asked the Imam to describe Allah in such a way that he could feel that he is seeing Allah (in a physical state). Imam Ali felts annoyed by this request, as God cannot be described in such a way by which men could imagine Him physically. On this occasion this sermon was delivered by Imam Ali.
• Sermon 95, After the death of Uthman, the Muslims of the time requested Ali to assume the caliphate, which Shi'ites believe was corrupt until the death of Uthman. Imam Ali then delivered sermon 95. In it the Imam tells people what to accept under his caliphate, "Remember that if I accept your caliphate I shall make you follow the religion according to my own conscience and sense of judgement..."
• Sermon 96, Ali delivered this sermon after the Battle of Nahrawan, in which the Kharjites were heavily defeated. In it the Imam tells people to ask him whatever they wanted, as they were soon lose their Imam (Ali died shortly afterwards in Kufa). "...ask me anything you like, before you lose sight of me." The Imam also tells in this sermon that he has knowledge of the unknown and future, Ilm-e-Ghaib, "...if you ask any questions about important events that would happen from today onwards to the Day of Judgement, I shall explain them all to you."
• Sermon 97, A sermon in praise of Muhammad. "The last and most exalted of them all was Muhammad."
• Sermon 98, is a sermon about the Arabs during Muhammad's lifetime.
• Sermon 99, is a sermon in praise of Allah and Muhammad.
• Sermon 100, Imam Ali condemns those Muslims that did not respond to the call of Imam Ali before the early Islamic Civil Wars. "I swear by Allah that this group (Umayyads) will defeat you, not because they are defending justice or protecting the truth, but simply because they implicitly and willingly obey their leader even in vice and sin, and you lazily gather around me when I call upon you to defend the cause of religion and Allah."
• Sermon 101, This sermon is a prediction on the future of Muslims and the Muslim empire. "...these Umayads will remain in power till they force the people to discard Islam so flagrantly that every act forbidden by Allah will be considered and enacted as legitimate and lawful."
• Sermon 102, is a description of life and advice on how to live it according to the Islamic way.
• Sermon 103, is a sermon about himself and the leaders after his death.
• Sermon 104, is prophesy of the Umayad rule. A famous quote from this is: "I am thinking of a person from Syria (thought to be referring to Muawiya I), who is misguided and is misleading people with loud and flagrant lies..."
• Sermon 105, this sermon is about three main topics, the Day of Judgment, the Islamic world after the death of Ali (a prophecy) and another prophecy about Basra.
• Sermon 106, Imam Ali mentions about the things in the world that lure one towards evil and vice.
• Sermon 107, is an attempt to show the condition of the world before Muhammad.
• Sermon 108, explains the mission of Muhammad and a prophecy about the Umayad's.
• Sermon 109, is about Islam, Muhammad and Muslims.
• Sermon 110, During the battle of Siffin some soldiers of Imam Ali's army retreated, but later regained the lost position. On this occasion the Imam delivered this sermon.
• Sermon 111, mentions some attributes to Allah.
• Sermon 112, is regarding the attributes to Allah and mentions about his faithful companions.
• Sermon 113, A sermon advising people to have true faith in Allah and believe in the Quran.
• Sermon 114, A sermon advising people not to be trapped in worldly desires as the ultimate destination is in the hereafter.
• Sermon 115, A sermon about the Angel of Death.
• Sermon 116, Imam Ali warns people against the vicious pleasures of the world.
• Sermon 117, In this sermon Ali praises Allah and talks about the ways of life.
• Sermon 118, This sermon is said to have been delivered during a period of severe drought. In it Ali prays to God for rain.
• Sermon 119, A sermon in praise of Muhammad and a prophecy about Hajjaj ibn Yusuf (who later became the Governor of Iraq, during the rule of Abdul Malik ibn Marwan).
• Sermon 120, Ali advices people to spend their wealth in good causes .
• Sermon 121, Imam Ali praises his loyal and faithful companions. "You are supporters of truth and justice".
• Sermon 122, A sermon to those people that claimed to be true supporters of Ali, but whenever were needed during war, would cowardly back down.
• Sermon 123, Reminds people that the Ahlul Bayt are the true guardians of Islam. "We, the progeny of the [Muhammad] are the doors through which real wisdom and true knowledge reaches mankind; we are the lights of religion."
• Sermon 124, A sermon about the Battle of Siffin.
• Sermon 125, A sermon directed to the Kharjites.
• Sermon 126, Part of a sermon delivered on a battlefield containing advice to strong and brave people to help the weak and nervous.
• Sermon 127, Instructions to his soldiers, some consider this part of the previous sermon.
• Sermon 128, A sermon considering the arbitration at the Battle of Siffin, which led to the creation of the Kharjite sect.
• Sermon 129, When Imam Ali started distributing the Baytul Mal or Public Treasury to all muslims irrespective of race and status, the rich felt that Ali's caliphate was more sympathetic to the poor. The rich and wealthy decided to send a delegation to Ali to protest. At this occasion Imam Ali delivered this sermon.
• Sermon 130, This sermon was delivered when Ali found out that the Kharjites were massacring Muslims simply because they has different views. "Of all the wicked and sinful people of this world you are the worst."
• Sermon 131, A prophecy about a future war.
• Sermon 132, A sermon commenting on worldly activities.
• Sermon 133, Part of a sermon believed to be delivered when Imam Ali went to see Abu Dharr, a companion of Muhammad who was forced into exile by Uthman.
• Sermon 134, An advice to the people of Kufa who had gathered around Imam Ali.
• Sermon 135, A sermon on death and how to be prepared for it.
• Sermon 136, Thought to be a portion of a very long sermon, containing attributes to Allah, Muhammad ibn Abdullah and the Quran. "It (the Quran)always guides you towards Islam."
• Sermon 137, When the Second Sunni Caliph, Umar wanted to invade the Roman Empire, he consulted Imam Ali whether he (Umar) should head the invasion. This sermon was the reply of Imam Ali. In the sermon Imam Ali gives the second Caliph permission to appoint an experienced officer but not to head the invasion himself. "You may appoint an experienced officer to take charge of the expedition ..."
• Sermon 138, When a contention took place between Imam Ali and the third Sunni Caliph, Uthman, Mughira ibn Akhnas claimed he would defend the third caliph against Ali. In this sermon Imam Ali criticizes Mughira,

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• Sermon 139, to be edited
• Sermon 140, Imam Ali tells people in this sermon that Talha and Zubayr were responsible for the murder of the third Sunni Caliph, Uthman.
• Sermon 141, A sermon about the Mahdi and the Dajjal."...and you must abide by the orders of a man from the Ahl al Bayt who will be amongst you."
• Sermon 142, The Imam again claims to be the rightfull and legitimet Caliph, "The time is near when the caliphate will be claimed at the point of a drawn sword, and when promises will be recklessy broken."
• Sermon 143, Sermon considering the evils of backbitting and slandering
• Sermon 144, to be edited
• Sermon 145, to be edited
• Sermon 146, to be edited
• Sermon 147, to be edited
• Sermon 148, to be edited
• Sermon 149, The Second Sunni Caliph sought the advice of Imam Ali when leading an army to confront the Persians. The Imam told the Caliph not to lead the army hiself but rather appoint someonelse to lead the army.
• Sermon 150, to be edited

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Letters

Nahj al Balagha also contains a collection of 79 letters, including letters to Muawiya I. The following is a short summary to each letter, relevant quotes have been used out of the original letters. Muawiyah I (602 - May 6, 680), early Muslim leader and founder of the great Umayyad Dynasty of caliphs. ...

• Letter 1, Sent to the people of Kufa, before Imam Ali proceeded to Basra for the Battle of the Camel
• Letter 2, Sent to the people of Kufa after the victory at the Battle of the Camel.
• Letter 3, to Shuray bin Harith, Chief Judge (Qazi) of Kufa, after Shuray purchased a very expensive house (which did not suit a Qazi's lifestyle).
• Letter 4, A Letter to one of the commanders of his army.
• Letter 5, A letter to Ash'ath ibn Qays.
• Letter 6, To Muawiya considering the election in which Imam Ali became Caliph.
• Letter 7, Muawiya I had been sending Imam Ali letters giving him hypocritical advice and falsely accusing him. Letter 7 was reply to Muawiya's false accusations on Imam Ali.
• Letter 8, Jarir ibn Abdullah Bajali (a companion of Imam Ali) was sent by Imam Ali to Damascus to deliver a letter to Muawiya. Some delay occurred in Jarir's return which made Ali worried about his safety. Imam Ali wrote this letter to Jarir, in this letter he told Jarir to force Muawiya to reply to Ali's previous letter giving a final answer; Peace (in which case Muawiya would have to swear oath of allegiance to Ali) or War.
• Letter 9, Another letter to Muawiya, in which Imam Ali told Muawiya that he (Muawiya) had done nothing for Islam while he (Ali) had devoted his whole life to Islam. In it Imam Ali mentions that he has no comparison with Muawiya; "In Islam there is no rank, no honour, no position and no merit for him as it is for me".
• Letter 10, Imam Ali reminds Muawiya that all his wealth is only in this world and would not help in the hereafter; "The possessions, the riches and the luxuries that you have surrounded yourself with, belong to this world ...".
• Letter 11, Instructions to his marshal when Ali sent to a battle. In it Imam Ali tell them what to do before and during the battle.
• Letter 12, Instructions to an expedition of 3000 soldiers, who were sent to fight against the Syrians.
• Letter 13, Instructions to two of his commanders, in it he tells his commanders that he has appointed Malik ibn Harith as the Chief of Staff and they must follow his orders.
• Letter 14, At the Battle of Siffin Imam Ali gave instruction in Letter 14 to his soldiers before the battle began.
• Letter 15, This letter has the words in which Imam Ali used to invoke Allah whenever he faced an enemy.
• Letter 16, This letter has the words in which Imam Ali used to advise his followers during a battle.
• Letter 17, A reply to a letter of Muawiya I, Your claim that your clan is also descended from Abd al-Manaf is true but you must remember, as the history of Arabs will convince you, that your ancestor Umayya was not equal to our ancestor, the famous Hashim, neither Harb, another ancestor of yours, was equal to our Abdul Muttalib ... nor Abu Sufyan could claim himself equal to Abi Talib ... and one coming from a doubtful lineage (pointing to Muawiya) cannot claim to be equal to those who come from the noble parentage (meaning himself and the Banu Hashim)
• Letter 18, A letter to Abdullah ibn Abbas. Abdullah was appointed as 'acting governor' of Basra, he was accused of ill treating the Bani Tamim clan. Imam Ali wrote this letter to Ibn Abbas, to treat them equally.
• Letter 19, A letter to one of his governors. In it Imam Ali tells about the ways of divine rule. It shows how Imam Ali was training Muslims to behave tolerantly towards other religions, how a minority was to be treated and what should those who hold a different creed, expect of a Muslim ruler.
• Letter 20, By ibn Abbas, Ziyad was appointed commissioner of Basra. He was totally corrupt and was therefore dismissed by Imam Ali. At the time of Ziyad's birth he was branded as illegitimate as no one claimed to be his father. He was known as "His Father's son" (a nickname given to him by Ayesha). Later on Muawiya I, in order to get support from Ziyad, claimed that Ziyad was his half-brother, thus Abu Sufyan's illegal son. Because of this Ziyad became a staunch ally of Muawiya. Imam Ali wrote this letter to Ziyad when he was still commissioner of Basra.
• Letter 21, Another letter to Ziyad, in it the Imam tells Ziyad the right way of living.
• Letter 22, This letter was an advice to ibn Abbas. Ibn Abbas later reported that except the advice of Mohammad, no other advice had been more beneficial to him.
• Letter 23, Was a letter by Imam Ali, to his family, shortly before he was martyred in Kufa.
• Letter 24, is Imam Ali's will. It was written shortly after the Battle of Siffin.
• Letter 25, Directions to assessors and collectors of Zakat
• Letter 26, has instructions to Zakat collectors.
• Letter 27, Muhammad ibn Abu Bakr was the son of the first Caliph, but was raised by Imam Ali. During the Caliphate of Ali he was appointed Governor of Egypt. This Letter was sent to Muhammad by Imam Ali, in it Ali instructs Muhammad how to govern in a fair and just way.
• Letter 28, is a famous reply of Imam Ali to Muawiya's letters.
• Letter 29, A letter to the people of Basra.
• Letter 30, A letter to Muawiya I.
• Letter 31, A letter to one of his son's (either Hessan or Muhammad ibn Hanafiya). In it Imam Ali advises him how to lead a successful life.
• Letter 32, Another letter to the 5th Sunni Caliph, Muawiya I, "You have misguided the whole generation of men around you. Having no faith in the truth of Islam you have led others to go astray. O Muawiya! Fear Allah, do not let the Devil lead you to Hell ..."
• Letter 33, A letter to Qutham ibn Abbas, brother of Abdullah ibn Abbas (Ali's Governor of the Hijaz Province).
• Letter 34, A letter to Muhammad ibn Abu Bakr. Muhammad was appointed Governor of Egypt by Imam Ali, later on Ali replaced him and appointed Malik Ashter as the new Governor. Muhammad felt sad about this, when Ali found out about the sadness of Muhammad, he wrote letter 34 to him.
• Letter 35, When Muhammad ibn Abu Bakr (former Governor of Egypt was killed by the guerrillas of Muawiya I, Imam Ali wrote this letter to Abdullah ibn Abbas (the new Governor).
• letter 36, A letter to his (Imam Ali's) brother, Aqeel ibn Abi Talib.
• Letter 37, A short letter to Muawiya I. "Allaho Akbar. How hopelessly you are engulfed in your inordinate and sinful desires."
• Letter 38, A letter to the people of Egypt, telling them about Malik Ashter, when he was appointed Governor of Egypt.
• letter 39, A letter to Amr ibn As.
• Letter 40, A letter to a commissioner of a province, it is unknown to whom this letter was addressed.
• Letter 41, An unknown Governor of a province ran away with the public treasury. This letter is to the unknown Governor.
• Letter 42, written to Umar ibn Abu Salama Mukhzumi, when Imam Ali replaced him with Nu'man ibn Ajlan Zuraqi for the Governorship of Bahrain.
• Letter 43, A letter to Muskala ibn Hubayra Shaybani who was the Governor of Ardshir Khurra.
• Letter 44, Ziyad was a Governor of Imam Ali, when Muawiya I came to power in Sham he tried to bribe Ziyad, in order to befriend him. When Imam Ali found out about this he wrote this letter to Ziyad. "... Beware, he wants to make a fool of you, ...".
• Letter 45, Uthman ibn Hunayf was appointed Governor of Basra. Once he attended a luxurious dinner given by a rich man of Basra. Imam Ali wrote this letter regarding this matter.
• Letter 46, A letter to one of his Governors.
• Letter 47, contains the words in which Imam Ali advised Imam Husayn and Imam Hessan, shortly after being wounded by Abdur Rahman ibn Muljim, while offering the morning prayers.
• Letter 48, A letter to Muawiya I. "Remember that inequity and falsehood bring disgrace to a man in this world and in the hereafter"
• Letter 49, Another short letter to Muawiya I.
• Letter 50, A circular to the chiefs of his army.
• Letter 51, A letter to the collectors of taxes and revenues. In it Imam Ali tells the tax collectors that they have a huge responsibility, and they must carry out the duty sincerely and with fairness and justice. "In collection of taxes and revenues do not sell their winter and summer clothings ... do not resort to whipping; do not touch their property; be they Muslims or non-Muslims."
• Letter 52, is a highly valuable source to determine the timing of Salaat. In it the Imam informs the timing of prayers. "Lead the Zohr prayers till the shadow of a wall becomes equal to the height of the wall. The Asr prayers can be performed till the sun is still bright and enough time of the day is left for a person to cover a distance of six miles. The maghrib prayers should be performed when people open their fast and when Hajj pilgrims return from Arafat. And the time for Isha prayers is when the red glow of the evening twilight disappears from the west... The morning prayers are to be performed when there appears enough light of the dawn for a man to recognize the face of his companion."
• Letter 53, Is a very long letter that contains instructions to Malik Ashtar, after he was appointed Governor of Egypt. Never say to yourself, "I am their lord, their ruler and all in all over them and that I must be obeyed submissively and humbly".
• Letter 54, A letter to Talha and Zubayr ibn al-Awwam, "...both of you know very well that I did not approach the people to get the oath of allegiance but they came to me with their desire to make me their Amir (ruler)... And you to were among those who had flocked round me to swear the oath".
• Letter 55, A letter to Muawiya, "I swear, and my oath is such that I have no intention of breaking it, that if fate so arranges as to bring us face to face against each other then I shall not leave the battle field: Until Allah judges between us, and He is the best judge. (surah al-Araf, 7:87)
• Letter 56, Shuray ibn Hani was appointed commanding officer of the vanguard of Ali's army, which was marching towards Syria. Instructions to Hani were sent through this Letter.
• Letter 57, When leaving Medina for Basra, Imam Ali wrote this letter to the people of Kufa. "... I invite in the Name of Allah those to whom this letter reaches, to come and see for themselves whether I am in the right or in the wrong."
• Letter 58, A letter sent by Imam Ali to people of various provinces, giving them the reasons of the Battle of Siffin.
• Letter 59, A letter to Aswad ibn Qatiba, the Governor of Hulwan. In it Ali gives Aswad a great piece of advice, "Keep yourself away from what you consider bad and evil in others".
• Letter 60, A circular-letter sent to those Governors and State officials, through whose territory the armies of Imam Ali were to pass.
• Letter 61, Kumayl ibn Ziyad Nakhai was Governor of Hayit. Once he left his province unguarded, which gave the Syrian guerrillas to attack and loot the people of Hiyat. After this incident Hiyat sent a letter to Imam Ali asking for permission to take revenge on the Syrian province of Kirkisiya. Kumayl was let known that Imam Ali had not given him permission to invade Kikisiya through letter 61.
• Letter 62, When Imam Ali appointed Malik ibn Harith Ashtar the Governor of Egypt, he gave him this letter to be read out to the people of Egypt.
• Letter 63, Abdullah ibn Qays (also known as Abu Musa al-Ashari), was a man with weak faith, who was attracted to wealth and worldly desires even at the cost of religion. When Imam Ali assumed Caliphate, Abu Musa was in Kufa. When he found out that Talha, Zubayr and Aisha were preparing for a war against Imam Ali, he decided to act wisely and be friendly to both parties, he started saying, "Though Ali was the lawful Caliph of Muslims, yet it was not correct for him to fight against other Muslims". When Imam Ali found out that through this statement he (Abu Musa) was trying to persuade people not to help him (Ali), Ali replied in Letter 63. "I shall not allow you to sit peacefully at home with a double face, one for each party and I shall expose you to the people."
• Letter 64, A reply to Muawiya I. In it Imam Ali accuses Muawiya of revolting against Islam. "... we are faithful and staunch followers of Islam and you have revolted against it."
• Letter 65, Another letter to Muawiya I. "It will be great misfortune for Muslims if you become their despotic ruler after me ..."
• Letter 66, A letter containing advice given to Abdullah ibn Abbas. Later Abdullah stated that except the advice of Muhammad, no other advice had been so useful to him.
• Letter 67, A letter to the Governor of Mecca, Qutham ibn Abbas (the brother of Abdullah ibn Abbas.
• Letter 68, Imam Ali wrote this letter to Salman the Persian, before the start of Ali's caliphate.
• Letter 69, A letter to Harith Hamdani.
• Letter 70, A letter to his Governor of Medina, Suhayl ibn Hunayf. The letter was written when some Medinites had left Suhayl and gone over to Muawiya I. "Do not feel sorry for those who have left you ... Their turning of faces away from Allah ... and of stealthily walking over to sin and vice..."
• Letter 71, Imam Ali had entrusted Munzir ibn Jarud Abdi to a high ranking official position. Munzir misused his position, thereupon Imam Ali wrote this letter to him. "I thought you were a worthy son of a worthy father ... If all that is reported to me about you is correct, then the very camel you own or even the shoe-strap is superior to you."
• Letter 72, A letter to Abdullah ibn Abbas.
• Letter 73, A letter to Muawiya I. "Beware that Satan has made you incorrigible, it has made you blind to good things as shown by the [Muhammad] and deaf to his teachings."
• Letter 74, is a treaty (which Imam Ali worded) between the Yemanites and the Bani Rabia tribe.
• Letter 75, After all Muslims accepted Ali ibn Abi Talib as the rightful caliph, he wrote this letter to Muawiya I. In it Imam Ali tells Muawiya to pay his oath of allegiance to him.
• Letter 76, This letters contains the instructions given to Abdullah ibn Abbas, when he was appointed as Ali's representative to Basra.
• Letter 77, Another letter containing instruction to Abdullah ibn Abbas, when he was sent to the Kharjites.
• Letter 78, A letter to Abdullah ibn Qays (also known as Abu Musa Ashari).
• Letter 79, This the final letter in the collection. It is an order issued by Imam Ali to his generals when he took over the Caliphate of the Muslims Empire. In it the Imam attacks the first, second and third Sunni Caliphs. "Verily previous rulers have come to sad ends because they prevented people from getting their just rights. They got corrupted and could be purchased, when they were tempted by sins and vices; they were led astray and they followed the wicked lead."

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Interpretations

See also: Comments on the Peak of Eloquence

There are some interpretations about Nahj al Balagha. The most famous one is written by Ibn Abu al-Hadid al-Mu`tazili (d. 656/1258). In the 20 century Shaykh Muhammad 'Abduh, the former mufti of Egypt, edited and published the Peak of Eloquence with a brief commentary and for the first time introduced this book to the Egyptians. Comments on the Peak of Eloquence (book by Abd al-Hamid) Sharh Nahj al-balaghah : al-muqtataf min Bihar al-anwar by Muhammad Baqir ibn Muhammad Taqi Majlisi; ‘Ali Ansariyan; Murtadá Haj‘ali Fard [1] Peak of Eloquence with comments (book by Muhammad Abduh) Peak of Eloquence with comments (Habib... Izz al-Din `Abd al-Hamid ibn Hibat-Allah ibn Abi al-Hadid al-Mu`tazili (d. ... Shaikh (شيخ, also rendered as Sheik, Shaykh or Sheikh) is a word in the Arabic language meaning an elder or a revered old man. ... Muhammad Abduh (Muhammad Abduh) (Arabic: محمد عبده ) (Nile Delta, 1849 - Alexandria, July 11, 1905, ) was an Egyptian jurist, religious scholar and liberal reformer known as the founder of Islamic Modernism. ... A Mufti (Arabic: مفتى ) is an Islamic scholar who is an interpreter or expounder of Islamic law (Sharia), capable of issuing fataawa (plural of fatwa). // Role of a Mufti in governments In theocracies like Saudi Arabia and Iran, and in some countries where the constitution is based on sharia law, such...

Sayings

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Nahj al Balagha

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See also

• List of Shi'a books
• Ali ibn Abi Talib
• Khutba
• Muawiya I
• Shia Islam
• Sunni Islam
• Sharh Nahj al-Balgha

// Hadith collections The book of Sulaym ibn Qays — ? by ? Nahj al-Balagha — ? by ? Bihar al-Anwar — 1600s by Allama Majlesi Usul al-Kafi — ? by ? Sahifa al-Sajjadiyya — 678-713 by ? Shahr Usul al-Kafi — ? by ? Furu al-Kafi — ? by ? Tafsir Tafsir al-Mizan — ? by Allameh Tabatabaei History books Restatement of... Ali ibn Abu Talib (Arabic: علي بن أبي طالب translit: ‘AlÄ« ibn Abu Ṭālib Persian: علی پسر ابو طالب) ‎ (599 – 661) is an early Islamic leader. ... Khutba (خطبة) is an Arabic term referring to the Islamic sermon delivered either before the Friday Salah (see: Jumuah) and after the Eid Salat. ... Muawiyah I (602 - May 6, 680), early Muslim leader and founder of the great Umayyad Dynasty of caliphs. ... Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Sunni Muslims are the largest denomination of Islam. ... Comments on the Peak of Eloquence (book by Abd al-Hamid) Sharh Nahj al-balaghah : al-muqtataf min Bihar al-anwar by Muhammad Baqir ibn Muhammad Taqi Majlisi; ‘Ali Ansariyan; Murtadá Haj‘ali Fard [1] Peak of Eloquence with comments (book by Muhammad Abduh) This is a disambiguation page: a...

Notes

1. ^ The preface of Nahj al Balagha
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