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Nahj al-Balagha
نَهْجُ الْبَلَاغَةِ
نہج البلاغہ
- Author / compiler
- Sermons and letters attributed to Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (a.s.); compiled by al-Sharif al-Radi
- Period
- Early Islamic material; compilation in the 4th–5th century AH
- Language
- Arabic; translations vary by edition
- Source
- Al-Islam.org · Sermons and letters
A collection arranged around sermons, letters and short sayings. Individual reports and attributions should be checked against a named edition and its editorial notes.
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Chapter map
A structured guide to the linked work. These headings summarize topics and do not claim to reproduce the source edition’s complete table of contents.
- 01Sermons: theology, worship, public counsel and historical reflection
- 02Letters: governance, public duty and correspondence (including Letter 53 to Malik al-Ashtar)
- 03Sayings: concise ethical and spiritual reflections
Editorial study notes
These notes are original explanatory aids. They are not verbatim translations, complete chapters, hadith texts, legal rulings, or substitutes for the linked edition.
Study guide — Sermons, letters, and sayings
This reading note introduces Nahj al-Balagha as a collection traditionally associated with Imam Ali (AS), bringing together sermons, letters, and short sayings. It is a thematic guide only, not a verbatim transcription. For quotations and academic use, compare a named edition, verify attribution, and consult the original Arabic alongside a reliable translation.