On the swear of allegiance They leapt upon me as the camels leap upon each other on their arrival for drinking water, having been let loose after unfastening of their…
(This sermon has already appeared earlier but due to the difference between the two versions we have quoted it again here). Its subject is the downfall of the world and…
When in Siffin the men of Mu’awiyah overpowered the men of Amir al-Mu’minin and occupied the bank of the River Euphrates and prevented them from taking its water, Amir al-Mu’minin…
Admixture of right and wrong The basis of the occurrence of evils are those desires which are acted upon and the orders that are innovated. They are against the Book…
About Allah’s greatness and sublimity Praise to Allah Who lies inside all hidden things, and towards Whom all open things are guided. He cannot be seen by the eye of…
Delivered at the time of marching towards Syria Praise is due to Allah when night spreads and darkens, and praise be to Allah whenever the star shines and sets. And…
About calamities befalling Kufa O Kufa, it is as thoughI I see you being drawn like the tanned leather of A Ukazi1 in the market. You are being scraped by calamities…
When Amir al-Mu’minin decided to march towards Syria, he spoke thus: My Allah, I seek Your protection from the hardships of the journey, from the grief of returning and from…
Hadith n. 299 299. Amir al-mu'minin, peace be upon him, said: I am not worried by a sin after which I get time to offer prayer in two units (rak 'ah)…
Hadith n. 294 294. Amir al-mu'minin, peace be upon him, was asked about the distance between East and West when he replied: One day's travelling for the sun. Hadith n. 295…
