Peak of Eloquence Nahjul Balagha By Imam Ali ibn Abu Talib - English Translation - Sermon 26

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Arabia Before the Proclamation of Prophethood
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Allah sent Muhammad (􀁨) as a warner (against vice) for all the
worlds and a trustee of His revelation, while you people of Arabia were
following the worst religion and you resided among rough stones and
venomous serpents. You drank dirty water and ate filthy food. You shed
the blood of each other and cared not for relationships. Idols were fixed
among you and sins were clinging to you.
A portion of the same sermon on the attentiveness of the
people after the death of the Holy Prophet (􀁨):
I looked and found that there was no supporter for me except my
family, so I refrained from thrusting them unto death. I kept my eyes
closed despite motes in them. I drank despite a choking of the throat. I
exercised patience despite trouble in breathing and despite having to take
sour colocynth as food.
Part of the same sermon on the settlement between
Mu`awiyah and Amr ibn al-As:
He did not swear allegiance till he got him to agree that he would
pay him its price. The hand of this purchaser (of allegiance) may not be
successful and the contract of the seller may face disgrace. Now you
should take up arms for war and arrange equipment for it. Its flames have
grown high and its brightness has increased. Clothe yourself with patience
for it is the best to victory.130