Nahjul Balagha Vol 1

by Ali ibn Abi Talib, Yasin T. al-Jibouri (Translation)

Nahjul-Balagha is a magnificent collection of the inimitable sermons, invocations (du'as), wills or pieces of advice, epistles and aphorisms of Amir al-Mu'minin, Imam Ali ibn Abu Talib, compiled by Sayyid al-Sharif ar-Radi (may Allah sanctify his soul) about one thousand years ago. Time and years have not only failed to diminish the impressive freshness of this work but have, instead, added constantly to its value as new concepts and ideas have emerged therefrom.

Genres: Islam, Religion

442 pages, Paperback

First published February 12, 2013

About the author

Ali ibn Abi Talib (Arabic: علي بن أبي طالب, romanized: ʿAlī ibn Abī Ṭālib) (c. 600 – 661 CE) was the fourth Rashidun caliph who ruled from 656 CE until his assassination in 661, as well as the first Shia Imam. He was the cousin and son-in-law of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. Born to Abu Talib ibn Abd al-Muttalib and Fatima bint Asad, Ali was raised in the household of his cousin Muhammad and was among the first to accept his teachings.

Reviews

[Hadeel · Rating 5 out of 5]

If I could give this book a billion stars, I would. Due to the depth of language and eloquence of Ali's words in Arabic, the concepts in English are a bit tricky and somewhat harder to wrap the head around, but it gets easier overtime. Ali is an amazing role model and his words have given me the peace I've been searching for my whole life. Can't wait to read volumes 2 and 3!