Peak of Eloquence Nahjul Balagha By Imam Ali ibn Abu Talib - English Translation - Sermon 103

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About the Condition of the People Before the Proclamation of
Prophethood and the Prophet’s Performance in Spreading His
Message :
So now, certainly Allah deputed Muhammad (􀁨) as the Prophet
(􀁨) while no one among the Arabs read the Book nor claimed
Prophethood or revelation. He had to fight those who disobeyed him in
the company with those who followed him, leading them towards their
salvation and hastening with them lest death overtake them. When any
weary person sighed or a distressed one stopped, he stood with him till he
got him his desire, except the worst in whom there was no virtue at all.
Eventually he showed them their goal and carried them to their places (of
deliverance). Consequently their affairs moved on and their hand-mill
began to rotate (i.e. a status gained strength), their spears got straightened.
By Allah, I was among their rear-guard till they turned back on
their sides and were flocked in their rope. I never showed weakness or
lack of courage, nor did I betray or become languid. By Allah,I shall split
the wrong till I extract right from its flanks.