The Peak of Eloquence — Sermons, Letters & Sayings of Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (AS)
The Commander of the Faithful, the first Imam of Shia Islam, cousin and son-in-law of Prophet Muhammad (SAWW). Known as "The Lion of Allah" (Asadullah), "The Gate of Knowledge" (Bab ul-Ilm), and the wielder of the legendary sword Zulfiqar.
Nahjul Balagha (نَهْجُ الْبَلَاغَة — Peak of Eloquence) is the most famous collection of sermons, letters, and sayings of Imam Ali (AS). It was compiled by Sayyid Sharif al-Radi (d. 1015 CE), a renowned Shia scholar from Baghdad.
This book is considered a masterpiece of Arabic literature and Islamic wisdom. Many scholars call it the "Brother of the Quran" because of its profound wisdom.
The authenticity of Nahjul Balagha has been verified by tracking its contents in sources that existed 200+ years before Sayyid al-Radi was even born! Scholar Sayyid Abdul Zahra Husayni found 114 earlier references for the sermons.
Profound descriptions of Allah's attributes and the importance of monotheism.
How to be a just ruler and govern with wisdom and compassion.
The importance of fearing Allah and preparing for the afterlife.
Practical advice for daily life, relationships, and personal development.
Courage in battle and standing firm for truth.
The value of seeking knowledge and acting upon what you learn.
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Abul Hasan Muhammad ibn al-Husayn al-Musawi (359-406 AH / 970-1015 CE), known as Sayyid al-Radi, was a renowned Shia scholar, poet, and literary figure from Baghdad.
The authenticity has been verified by numerous scholars. Sayyid Abdul Zahra Husayni found 114 references from authors who lived long before Sayyid al-Radi was born!
The great scholar Ibn Abi al-Hadid recorded: "By Allah, I know this sermon is from Imam Ali as clearly as I see you before me now. We found it in books written 200 years before Sharif al-Radi was born."
Zulfiqar (ذُو الْفَقَار — "Possessor of the Spine") is the legendary sword of Imam Ali (AS), given by Prophet Muhammad (SAWW). The famous call: "There is no sword but Zulfiqar, and there is no hero but Ali!"