Peak of Eloquence Nahjul Balagha By Imam Ali ibn Abu Talib - English Translation - Sermon 174

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Warning Neglectful People; the Vastness of His Knowledge

O people who are (negligent of Allah but) not neglected (by Allah) and those who miss (doing good deeds) but are to be caught! How is it that I see you becoming distanced from Allah and becoming interested in others? You are like the camel whom the shepherd drives to a disease-stricken pasture and a disastrous watering place. They are like animals who are fed in order to be slaughtered, but they do not know what is intended for them. When they are treated well, they consider that day to be their whole life and eating to their fill as their aim.

By Allah, if I wish, I can tell everyone of you from where he has come, where he has to go and all his affairs. But I fear lest you (in such case) should abandon the Messenger of Allah (k) in my favor. I shall certainly convey these things to the selected ones who will remain safe from such a dreadful thing. By Allah Who deputed the Prophet (h) with

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the truth and distinguished him over all creation, I do not speak save the truth. He (the Prophet (h)) informed me of all this and also of the death

of everyone who dies, the salvation of everyone who is granted salvation and the consequences of this matter (the caliphate). He left nothing (that could) pass into my head without putting it in my ear and telling me about it.

O people! By Allah, I do not impel you to any obedience unless I practice it before you, nor do I restrain you from any disobedience unless I desist from it before you.