The Charter Of Justice
To speak about this magnificent charter of justice, that is, Nahj al-Balaghah which has rightly been titled as “"Brother of the Holy Qur'an”, and “Superior than the men's work, and inferior only to Almighty God's words” is indeed difficult. Therefore, its greatness, exaltedness, and reviving role could only be defined by the writings and speeches of great intellectuals and learned schools. Imam Khomeini (ra) in introducing the bright face of this grand charter of justice writes as follows:
"The book Nahj al-Balaghah whose spirit is an electuary for curing, and an ointment for individual as well as social pains, is a huge magnificent grand complex of infinite parameters. A person or a great human society, from the date of its issuance till as much as the history moves forward, the new societies being come into existence, by forming new nations and their governments; all the intellectuals, philosophers, and researchers should ponder and submerged into it…”1
Intellectual, Islamologist, and celebrated writer of our times Professor Muhammad Rida Hakimi regarding the Immortal Charter and the human building messages hidden therein writes as follows:
“Nahj al-Balaghah is an inspired blessing and desired illumination; looking into it from every angle is like looking into the sun or into the great horizons of life. Introduction of pure Monotheism and most sublime realities have been manifested by utilization of words at their highest forms - also it throws considerable light upon the following:
Identification of most profound parameters of the Holy Qur'an.
The noble character of the Holy Prophet (S.A. W}, and higher ethics.
The higher sublime stations, Divine knowledge, training and educational status, political and social positions of sinless Imams (‘a)
The life histories of great prophets and parameters of Divine messages.
The intense anti-natural darkness- the hell of pagans.
The vast fields of great struggles for the sake of DivineMissions.
The disappearance of the tyrants of history and their annihilated in the annihilating garden of the world
The greatness of nucleus and existence.
The creation of universe and matter
The magnificent scenes of creation.
The mysteries of lightning and phenomenon.
The continuous warning (or crying for truth) of the conscience.
The humming of angels around the Great Temple of Heavenly-Kingdom
The heavenly music and singing of stars
The wonderfulness of the oceanic waves.
The heart-appealing writings (or the paintings) scribed upon the walls of time (of this world).
The mysteries of wonderful lives of ants.
The speaking silence of caves.
The coordinated whispering of plains and valleys.
The cheerfulness of morning breeze upon the branches and nests.
Prayers recitals of sunrises and sunsets.
The greatness of fasting and other obligations.
The morals and ways of perfect human beings.
Introduction of real face of revolution by explaining in detail the revolutionary guidelines for the establishment of truth justice.
Pure humanities and fervent human consciences.
The humming communications of the lovers of God with their beloved in the spi1itual atmosphere of night.
The contentment of God's lovers during recital of Heavenly Verses, in prayer, and union with their beloved during night.
Arousing of roaring spirits before sunrising.
Singing of verses of sanctification in front of the Glorified Existence of God-Almighty.
Insistence for offering the prayers - a heavenly journey of a believer and the infinite ocean connecting the earthly creature to the everlasting source of light.
Firmness in defending justice
Powerful fist falling upon the head of tyrants – creators of deprivation.
To support and cry for the pains of hungry and indignant, and to be on their side
The destructive face of poverty in the life of an individual or society.
To ridicule and threaten the affluent and luxurious lifestyles at the expense of sucking the blood of deprived
Sincere disclosure of corrupt officials.
Overall condemnation of weak and Worldly scholars.
Absolute rejection and contempt of those employees and officials who misbehave with public and inflict damage to their honor and dignity.
Respect for opinion and counsel offered by others and encouraging them for giving their opinions.
Pure counseling which polishes hearts and spirits.
A lot of silence over the words about graves and graveyards.
Unidentified realities of unstable world
Frightening passages of death and Day of Resurrection.
Greatness of immortal blessings of the next world.
Reflections of a responsible and committed human being and - his idea/life.
Manifestations of the spirit of valor of its confrontation with the stormy struggles of life.
Holy war and commitment.
Utilization of opportunities.
Men and history, forecasts about the perfection of humanity, and the role of Islam.
Obviously, the above list content matters are nothing bu a quick passage through the Nahj al-Balaghah which is very incomplete….”2
