Nahj al-Balagha

The Nahj al-Balagha (نهج البلاغة‎ Nahj-ul Balāgha(h), "The Peak or Way of Eloquence") is the most famous collection of sermons, letters, and sayings attributed to Ali, cousin and son-in-law of Muhammad. It was collected by Sharif al-Razi, a Shia scholar in the 10th century CE (4th century AH). Known for its eloquent content, it is considered a masterpiece of literature in Islam.

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Nahj al-Balagha . Sunni-Shi'a

Does Nahjul Balagha also contain Sunni content? Is there any appreciation in it for the second caliph from Imam Ali?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 2 years ago

Nahjul Balagha is a collection of sayings, sermons and letters of Ameerul Mo’mineen compiled by Al-Shareef Al-Radhi who was one of great scholars in the fifth century after Hijra.

‘Nahjul Balagha does not contain any praise to persons who disobeyed the Prophey especially those who stopped and prevented the Prophet from writing his last will. You can refer to Sunni books like Bukhari and read about this.

‘Wassalam.

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Woman . Hadith . Nahj al-Balagha . Man

Are the narrations in Nahj Al Fasahah authentic that state that, in the absence of women, God would be properly worshipped and all men would go to heaven? If so, what is the context behind these narrations?

Amina Inloes, Amina Inloes is originally from the US and has a PhD in Islamic Studies from the University of Exeter on Shi'a hadith. She is the program leader for the MA Islamic Studies program at the... Answered 2 years ago

The Qur'an does not express these negative ideas about women. Also, the Qur'an makes everyone responsible for their own acts (that is, men cannot blame women for their actions). It also conflicts the kind and respectful way that the Prophet (S) treated his womenfolk and female sahabah. Therefore, narrations which appear to contradict the Qur'an and Sunnah can be set aside.

This particular hadith is not in any strong source books - it appears to have been taken from Jami' al-Saghir by al-Suyuti (15th century, Egyptian, Sunni) - so it can be set aside as not having any evidence to support it as an authentic statement of the Prophet (S).

As for where it came from, possibly someone said it as a reflection of the age-old tensions between men and women in life and it became attributed to the Prophet (S). These types of negative views about women and religion existed for a long time before Islam and could have come from there.

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Daughter . Sermon . Marriage . Nahj al-Balagha . `Uthman b. `Affan

Did the caliph Usman really marry a daughter of the Prophet (PBUH) as mentioned in Sermon 164 of Nahj al-Balagha?

Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 2 years ago

Bismihi ta'ala

The expression used in this khutbah is:

وَقَدْ نِلْتَ مَنْ صَهْرِهِ مَا لَمْ يَنَالاَ

and you also hold relationship to him by marriage which they do not hold.

There are different views regarding this, but what can most certainly be said is that the Prophet (s.a.w.) only had one living child, Seyyidah Fatimah al-Zahraa (a.s.).

As for what this is referring to, the view is that 'Uthman was married to Ruqayah and Um Kulthum, the adopted or step-daughters of the Prophet (s.a.w.). The reason why I say adopted or step-daughters is that there is a strong view that Seyidah Khadijah (a.s.) was not married before the Prophet (s.a.w.), nor did she have any children. It is said they are the daughters of Seyidah Khadijah's sister Halah.

Anyway, there are different opinions regarding this, and for further reading, please visit this link [Arabic]:

https://hawzah.net/ar/Question/View/61641/%D8%B5%D8%AD%D8%A9-%D8%B2%D9%8...

And Allah knows best.

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Meaning . Sermon . Nahj al-Balagha

What is the meaning of the phrase 'Keep light and overtake' used by Imam Ali (as) in sermon 21 of the Nahjul Balagha?

تخفَّفوا تلحقوا means be light from the burdens of bad deeds and worldly useless matters, you will then overtake and reach to your goal of success in the Hereafter.

Wassalam.

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Meaning . Sermon . Nahj al-Balagha

What is the meaning of the phrase 'Your last ones are being awaited by the first ones (who have preceded)' in sermon 21 of Nahjul Balagha?

This sermon calls people to prepare themselves for their permanent life which is definitely coming after this short worldly life. All of us are going as all those who were before us have gone. every one from us is surely facing the same fate of those who were before us.

Wassalam.

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Hadith . Nahj al-Balagha

Can someone suggest good authors to read for understanding Nahjul Balagha and authentic Hadith sayings of the Prophet (s)?

Mahmood Abu Maryam, Trying to make sense of it all... Answered 5 years ago

You can see a number of authors and speakers on the link below who have discussed portions of the Nahj al-Balagha.

https://www.al-islam.org/tags/nahj-al-balagha

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Women . Imam Ali b. Abi Talib . Nahj al-Balagha

What were Imam Ali's view on women in light of some sayings in the Nahj al-Balagha that seem to be critical of them?

Imam Ali (AS)'S views in every matter is nothing but what Allah (SWT) and the Prophet Muhammad (SAWA) said. Woman is equal partner to man in our faith and she can be better than man if her good deeds are more than him. Fatima (AS) is a Woman yet has reached the highest degree above all men of the world.

Critical sayings about women are either not authentic or if authentic then oriented to certain women who disobeyed Allah and the Messenger during that time and those women who follow them every time. Ameerul Mo'mineen had suffered a lot from such women specially in the battle of Jamal which was instigated and led by a woman.

Wassalam.

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Basmalah . Nahj al-Balagha

Why do the sermons of Imam Ali (as) in Nahjul Balagha not begin with Bismillah?

All statements and actions of Infallible Imams start with Bismillah, but the people who compiled the sayings and sermons did not mention Bismillah as it is understood for every one.

Wassalam.