When Amir al-Mu’minin showed his intention to fight the Kharijites he was told they had crossed the bridge of Nahrawan and gone over to the other side. Amir al-Mu’minin said:…
Addressing the Kharijites Amir al-Mu’minin said: A storm may overtake you while there may be none to awaken you (for reforms). Shall I be a witness to my becoming heretic…
Amir al-Mu’minin said to his companions about Mu’awiyah Soon after me a man will be placed over you with a broad mouth and a big belly. He will swallow whatever…
About steadiness in the battle field In the company of the Prophet (P.B.U.H. and His Household) of Allah we used to fight our parents, sons, brothers and uncles. This continued…
When Amir al-Mu’minin’s showed impatience on his delay in giving them permission to fight in Siffin he said: As for your idea whether this (delay) is due to my unwillingness…
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…
