Peak of Eloquence Nahjul Balagha By Imam Ali ibn Abu Talib - English Translation - Sermon 22

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About Those Who Accused Him of `Othman’s Killing
Beware! Satan has certainly started instigating his forces and has
collected his army in order that oppression may reach its extreme ends
and wrong may come back to its status. By Allah, they have not put a
correct blame on me, nor have they done justice between me and
themselves.
They are demanding of me a right which they have abandoned
and a blood that they have themselves shed. If I were a partner with them
in it then they too have their share of it. But if they did it without me they
alone have to face the consequences. Their biggest argument (against me)
is really against their own selves. They are suckling from a mother who is
already dry and bringing into life innovation that is already dead. How
disappointing is this challenger 9to battle) ? Who is this challenger and
for what is he being responded to? I am happy that the reasoning of Allah
has been exhausted before them and He knows (all) about them. If they
refuse (to obey) I will offer them the edge of the sword which is enough
of a cure of wrong and supporter of right.
It is strange that they send me word to proceed to them for spearfighting
and to keep ready for fighting with swords. May the mourning
women mourn over them. I have ever been so that I as never frightened
by fighting nor threatened by clashing. I enjoy full certainty of belief from
my Allah and have no doubt in my faith.