Sermons, Letters, and Sayings of Ameer al-Mu'mineen, the Commander of the Faithful, Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (a.s.)
1. The Creation of Earth and Sky and the Birth of AdamThe Creation of the Universe The Creation of the Angels Description of the Creation of Adam Allah chooses His Prophets The Prophethood of Muhammad The Holy Qur'an and Sunnah About Hajj
2. Arabia before proclamation of ProphethoodAbout Al an-Nabi (the Household of the Holy Prophet) About the Hypocrites
3. The Sermon of ash-Shiqshiqiyyah - Amir al-mu'minin's view about the First three Caliphs' rule, troubles created by the opponents during his own rule
4. Amir al-mu'minin's far-sightedness and his staunch conviction in belief
5. Delivered when the Holy Prophet died and 'Abbas ibn `Abd al-Muttalib and Abu Sufyan ibn Harb offered to pay allegiance to Amir al-mu'minin for the Caliphate
6. Delivered on being advised not to chase Talhah ibn `Ubaydillah and az-Zubayr ibn al-'Awwam for fighting
7. About the Hypocrites
8. Said about az-Zubayr at a time for which it was appropriates
9. Cowardice of the people of Jamal
10. About Talhah and az-Zubayr
11. Delivered in the Battle of Jamal when Amir al-mu'minin gave the standard to his own son Muhammad ibn al-Hanafiyyah
12. When Allah gave Amir al-mu'minin victory over the enemy at the Battle of Jamal one of his comrades said on that occasion, "I wish my brother so-and-so had been present and he too would have seen what success and victory Allah had given you," whereupon Amir al-mu'minin said
13. Condemning the people of Basrah
14. Condemning the people of Basrah
15. After resuming the land grants made by `Uthman ibn `Affan
16. Delivered when allegiance was sworn to him at Medina
17. About those who sit for dispensation of justice among people but are not fit for it
18. In disparagement of the differences of view among theologians
19. About the treachery and hypoeracy of al-Ash'ath ibn Qays al-Kindi
20. Death and taking lessons from it
21. Advice to keep light in this world
22. About those who accused Amir al-mu'minin of `Uthman's killing
23. About keeping aloof from envy, and good behaviours towards kith and kin
24. Exhorting people for jihad
25. After devastation spread by Busr ibn Abi Arta
26. Arabia before the proclamation of Prophethood On the attentiveness of the people after the death of the Holy Prophet On the settlement between Mu'awiyah and `Amr ibn al-'As
27. Exhorting people for jihad
28. About the transient nature of this world and importance of the next world
29. About those who found pretext at the time of jihad
30. Attitude in connection with `Uthman ibn `Affan's killing
31. At the time of sending `Abdullah ibn Abbas to az-Zubayr ibn `Awwam on the eve of the battle of Jamal
32. About the disparagement of the world and categories of its people
33. At the time of setting off for the Battle of Jamal
34. Exhorting people to fight against the people of Syria (ash-Sham)
35. About Arbitration
36. Warning the people of Nahrawan of their fate
37. Amir al-mu'minin's utterance which runs like a sermon. About his own stead-fastness in religion and precedence in (acceptance of) belief
38. About naming of doubt as such and disparagement of those in doubt
39. in disparagement of those who shrink from fighting
40. In reply to the slogan of the Kharijites that there is no verdict save of Allah
41. In condemnation of treason
42. About heart's desires and extended hopes
43. When people advised Amir al-mu'minin to fight
44. When Masqalah ibn Hubayrah ash-Shaybani fled away to Mu'awiyah
45. About Allah's greatness and lowliness of this world
46. At the time of marching towards Syria (ash-Sham)
47. About calamaties befalling Kufah
48. At the time of marching towards Syria (ash-Sham)
49. About Allah's Greatness and Sublimity
50. Admixture of right and wrong
51. When the Syrians stopped the Supply of water
52. About the downfall of the world and reward and punishment of the next world
53. Qualities of the animal meant for sacrifice (on `Id al-Adha)
54. On the swear of allegiance
55- When people thought Amir al-mu'minin was delaying the permission to fight in Siffin
56. About steadiness in the battle-field
57. About Mu'Awiyah
58. Prophecy about the Kharijites
59. Prophecy about the defeat of the Kharijites
60. When Amir al-mu'minin was told that the Kharijites had been totally killed
61. About the Kharijites
62. On being threatened of being killed by deceit
63. About the transience of the world
64. About decline and destruction of the world
65. About Allah's attributes
66. In some of the days of Siffin Amir al-mu'minin said to his followers about ways of fighting
67. On hearing the account of what took place in Saqifah of Bani Sa'idah
68. On hearing the news of Muhammad ibn Abi Bakr's death
69. Admonishing his companions about careless behaviour
70. At down of the night of assassination
71. In condemnation of the people of Iraq
72. How to seek blessings on the Prophet
73. When Hasan and Husayn interceded on behalf of Marwan ibn al-Hakam
74. When the Consultative Committee (of Shura) decided to swear allegiance to 'Uthman ibn `Affan
75. When the Umayyads accused Amir al-mu'minin of killing Uthman
76. About preaching and counselling
77. About Umayyads
78. Supplications of Amir al-mu'minin
79. About the prophecy of astrologers
80. Physical defects of women
81. About the way of preaching and counselling
82. About the world and its people
83. The brilliant SermonEnjoining people to Piety Caution against this world Death and Resurrection The limitation of Life No happiness without Piety Reminding people of Allah's bounties Preparation for the Day of Judgement Warning against Satan About the Creation of Man The lesson to be learnt from those who have passed away
84. About `Amr ibn al-'As
85. About the perfection of Allah and counsellingAbout Paradise
86. About getting ready for the next world and following Allah's commandments
87. The qualities of a faithful believerThe characteristics of an unfaithful believer About the Descendents (`Itrah) of the Holy Prophet About Bani Umayyah (Umayyads)
88. About the division of the community into factions
89. About the Holy Prophet
90. Allah's attributes and some advice
91. The Sermon of Skeletons (Khutbatu'l-Ashbah)Description of Allah Attributes of Allah as described in the holy Qur'an About Allah's Creation About the greatest perfection in Allah's creation Description of the Sky Description of Angels In description of earth and its spreading on water On the creation of Man and the sending of the Prophet
92. When allegiance was sworn to Amir al-mu'minin
93. About the annihilation of the Kharijites, the mischief mongering of Umayyads and the vastness of his own knowledge
94. Allah's praise and eulogy of the prophetsAbout the prophets About the Holy Prophet and his Descendants (`Itrah)
95. About the condition of the people at the time of the Prophet's proclamation and his actions to do with the dissemination of his message
96. In eulogy of the Holy ProphetAbout the Holy Prophet
97. Admonishing his own companion About the Household of the Holy Prophet
98. Oppression of the Umayyads
99. About abstinence of the world and vicissitudes of time
100. About the Holy Prophet and his Descendants
101. About the vicissitudes of time
102. About the Day of JudgementAbout future troubles (fitan)
103. About abstemiousness and fear of AllahOn the attributions of a learned person Concerning future times
104. About the condition of the people before the proclamation of prophethood and the Prophet's performance in spreading his message
105. In eulogy of the Holy ProphetAbout the Umayyads About the functions of the Imams
106. About IslamAbout the Holy Prophet Addressed to his followers
107. Delivered during one of the days in Siffin
108. About the vicissitudes of timeAbout the Holy Prophet Blaming Muslims
109. About the Might of AllahAbout the Angels About the bounties and guidance of Allah, and those who are ungrateful About Death About the Day of Judgement About the Holy Prophet About the Descendants of the Holy Prophet
110. About IslamAbout the holy Qur'an and Sunnah
111. Caution about this world
112. About the Angel of Death and departing of spirit
113. About this world and its people
114. About abstemiousness, fear of Allah and importance of providing for the next lifeEnjoining people to Piety
115. Seeking rain
116. About troubles which would arise and the Day of JudgementComplaining about his men
117. Rebuking Misers
118. In praise of his faithful companions
119. On his companions keeping silence when called to jihad
120. About the greatness of Ahlu'l-bayt and the importance of the laws of Islam
121. In reply to a person who raised objection about Arbitration during the course of a sermon
122. In reply to Kharijites when they became adamant in rejecting the Arbitration
123. Amir al-mu'minin's address to his followers on the battlefield of Siffin: About supporting the weak and the low-spirited during the fighting
124. To exhort his followers to fight
125. About the Kharijites and their opinion on Arbitration
126. In reply to objections on equal distribution from the Bayt al-mal (Muslim Public Treasury)
127. About the Kharijites
128. About important happenings at BasrahReferring to the Turks (Mongols)
129. About measures and weights, the transience of this world and the condition of its people
130. Delivered when Abu Dharr was exiled to ar-Rabadhah
131. Grounds for accepting the caliphate and the qualities of a ruler and governor
132. Warning about death and counselling
133. On the Glory of AllahAbout the Holy Qur'an About the Holy Prophet About this world A caution
134. In reply to `Umar ibn al-Khatab who consulted him about taking part in the battle against Byzantine
135. Addressing al-Mughirah ibn al-Akhnas when he wanted to speak in support of `Uthman (ibn `Affan)
136. About the sincerity of his own intention and support of the oppressed
137. About Talhah and az-Zubayr
138. Referring to events in the future
139. On the occasion of the Consultative Committee (after the death of `Umar ibn al-Khattab)
140. About backbiting and speaking ill of others
141. Against reliance on heresy
142. Against misplaced generosity
143. Praying for rain
144. Deputation of ProphetsThe position of Ahlu'l-bayt (the Household of the Holy Prophet) About those who are against the Ahlu'l-bayt
145. About this worldOn innovation (bid`ah)
146. Spoken when `Umar ibn al-Khattab consulted Amir al-mu'minin about taking part in the battle of Persia
147. The purpose of the deputation of the Holy Prophet and the condition of the time when people would go against the Qur'anOn the future About Ahlu'l-bayt
148. About Talhah and az-Zubayr and the people of Basrah
149. Before his passing away (last will)
150. About future events and some activities of the hypocrites
151. The condition of the people during disorder, and advice against oppression and unlawful earning
152. About the greatness and the attributes of AllahAbout the Divine leaders (Imams)
153. About negligent persons and the characteristics of beasts, carnivores and women
154. About the Ahlu't-bayt (of the Holy Prophet) and their opposers
155. About the wonderful creation of the bat
156. About the malice borne by `A'ishah, and warning the people of Basrah about what was to occur
157. Urging people towards Piety (taqwa)
158. About the Holy Prophet and the Holy Qur'anAbout the autocracy of the Umayyads
159. Good behaviour with people and iguoring their faults
160. Praise of AllahGreatness of Allah About hope and fear in Allah The example of the Holy Prophet The example of Musa (Moses) The example of Dawud (David) The example of `Isa (Jesus) Following the example of the holy Prophet The example of himself (Amir al-mu'minin)
161. Deputation of the Holy ProphetDrawing lessons from this world
162. Reasons for keeping Amir al-mu'minin away from the caliphate
163. Attributes of AllahAllah, the Originator from nought About man's creation, and pointing towards the requirements of life
164. Dialogue with `Uthman (ibn `Affan)
165. Describing the wonderful creation of the peacock: About the wonderful creation of birdsAbout the peocock The magnificence of the Creator in great and small creation Describing Paradise Note explaining some of the wonderful and obscure portions of this sermon
166. Advice for observing courtesy and kindness and keeping in and out of the sameAbout the autocracy and oppression of the Umayyads and their fate The cause of tyranny
167. At the beginning of his Caliphate: Fulfilment of rights and obligations, and advice to fear Allah in all matters
168. In reply to the people's demand for avenging `Uthman's blood
169. When the people of Jamal set off for Basrah
170. In reply to a man who came from Basrah to enquire about Amir al-mu'minin's position vis-a-vis the people of Jamal
171. When Amir al-mu'minin decided to fight the enemy face to face at Siffin
172. About the Consultative Committee and the battle of JamalAbout the Consultative Committee after the death of `Umar ibn al-Khattab Describing the people of Jamal
173. On eligibility for the caliphateThe need for sagacity in fighting against Muslims The behaviour of this world with its adherents
174. About Talhah ibn `Ubaydillah. Delivered when he received the news that Talhah and az-Zubayr had already left for Basrah to fight against him
175. Warning to neglectful people, and about the vastness of his own knowledge
176. PreachingThe greatness of the Holy Qur'an About the believers and their good deeds; and the hypocrites and their bad deeds Following the sunnah and refraining from innovation Guidance from the Holy Qur'an Categories of oppression
177. About the two arbiters (after the battle of Siffin)
178. Praise of Allah, transience of this world, and causes of the decline of Alla-h's blessings. (Delivered at the beginning of his caliphate after the killing of `Uthman)
179. in reply to Dhi`lib al-Yamani's question about seeing Allah
180. Condemning his disobedient men
181. About the group which was intended to join the Kharijites
182. About Allah's attributes, His creatures and His being above physical limitationsAn account of past peoples and about learning from them About the Imam al-Mahdi On the method of his ruling, and grief over the martyrdom of his companions
183. Praise of Allah for His bountiesAbout the greatness and importance of the Holy Qur'an Warning against punishment on the Day of Judgement
184. About the Kharijites slogan "Command behoves only Allah"
185. Praise of Allah and His wonderful creaturesAbout the Holy Prophet About the creation of animal species The Creation of the Universe The wonderful creation of the locust About the Glory of Allah
186. About the Oneness of Allah
187. Regarding the vicissitudes of time (the mischiefs that are to occur and the absence of lawful ways of livelihood
188. Allah's favoursThe condition of people while dying Transience of this world
189. Steadfast and transient beliefThe challenge "Ask me before you miss me" and prophecy about the Umayyads
190. Importance of fear of Allah, desolateless of the graves, and about the death of the lovers of Ahlu'l-bayt (the household of the Holy Prophet) being like that of a martyr
191. Praise of Allah Advice about fear of Allah and an accountof this world and its people
192. Known as "al-Khutbah al-Qasi'ah" (The Sermon of Disparagement [against Satan] )...
Allah's trial and the vanity of Iblis...
arning against Satan
Caution against vanity and boasting about ignorance
Caution against obeying haughty leaders and elders
The humbleness of the Holy Prophet
The Holy Ka'bah
Caution against rebellion and oppressiveness
Enthusiasm for attractive manners, respectable position, and taking lessons from the past
Condemning his people
Amir al-mu'minin's high position and wonderful deeds in Islam
193. Qualities of the God-fearing, the effect of preaching on minds amenable to it, etc.
194. About the deputation of the Holy Prophet, the animosity of the Arab tribes and the position of the hypocrites
195. Allah's praise, advice about fear of Allah and details about the Day of Judgement
196. The condition of the world at the time of the proclamation of prophethood, the transience of this world and the state of its inhabitants
197. Amir al-mu'minin's attachment to the Holy Prophet: The performance of his funeral rites
198. Allah's attributes of Omniscience...
Advantages of fear of Allah
About Islam
About the Holy Prophet
About the Holy Qur'an
199. Containing advice given by Amir al-mu'minin to his companions: About Prayer...
About the Islamic tax (zakat)
Fulfilment of Trust
200. Treason and treachery of Mu'awiyah and the fate of those guilty of treason
201. One should not be afraid of the scarcity of those who tread on the right path
202. On the occasion of the burial of Hadrat Fatimah (p.b.u.h.)
203. Transience of this world, and importance of collecting provisions for the next world
204. Warning his companions about the dangers of the Day of Judgement
205. In reply to Talhah and az-Zubayr's complaint about not consulting them
206. When Amir al-mu'minin heard some of his men abusing the Syrians during the battle of Siffin
207. On Imam al-Hasan when Amir al-mu'minin saw him proceeding rapidly to fight in the battle of Siffin
208. When Amir al-mu`minin's army was on the verge of mutiny in connection with arbitration
209. When Amir al-mu'minin went to enquire about the health of his companion al-Ala-'ibn Ziyad al-Harithi and noticed the vastness of his house
210. Causes of difference in the traditions and categories of the relaters of traditions...
First: The lying hypocrites
Second: Those who are mistaken
Third: Those who are ignorant
Fourth: Those who memorize truthfully
211. The Greatness of Allah and the creation of the Universe
212. About those who give up supporting right
213. The sublimity of Allah and a eulogy of the Prophet...
About the Prophet
214. The Prophet's nobility of descent...
The characteristics of the virtuous whose guidance must be followed
215. A prayer which Amir al-mu'minin often recited
216. Delivered at the battle of Siffin: Mutual rights of the ruler and the ruled
217. About the excesses of the Quraysh
218. About those who went to Basrah to fight Amir al-mu'minin
219. When Amir al-mu'minin passed by the corpses of Talhah ibn `Ubaydullah and `Abd ar-Rahman ibn 'Attab ibn Asid who were both killed in the battle of jamal /a>
220. Qualities of the God-fearing and the pious
221. Delivered after reciting the verse: Engage (your) vying in exuberance, until ye come to the graves. (Qur'an, 102:1-2)
222. Delivered after reciting the verse: . . . therein declare glory unto Him in the mornings and the evenings; Men whom neither merchandise nor any sale diverteth from the remembrance of Allah and constancy in prayer and paying the poor-rate; they fear the day when the hearts and eyes shall writhe of the anguish. (Qur'an, 24:36-37)
223. Delivered after reciting the verse: O' thou man! what hath beguild thee from thy Lord, the Most Gracious One. (Qur'an, 82:6)
224. About keeping aloof from oppression and misappropriation. 'Aqil's condition of poverty and destitution
225. Supplication
226. Transience of the world and the helplessness of those in graves
227. Supplication
228. About a companion who passed away from this world before the occurance of troubles
229. About allegiance to Amir al-mu'minin for the Caliphate
230. Advice about fear of Allah, and an account of those who remain apprehensive of death and adopt abstemiousness ...
231. Delivered (when he was marching) towards Basrah
232. Delivered when Abdullah ibn Zama'ah asked for some money (from the Public Treasury)
233. On Ja'dah ibn Hubayrah al-Makhzumi's inability to deliver a sermon: About speaking the truth
234. Causes for difference in the features and traits of people
235. Spoken when Amir al-mu'minin was busy in the funeral ablution (ghusl) of the Holy Prophet and shrouding him
236. About following the Prophet after his immigration to Mecca
237. About collecting provision for the next world while in this world and performing good acts before death
238. About the two arbitrators (Abu Musa al-Ash'ari and `Amr ibn al-'As) and disparagement of the people of Syria (ash-Sham)
239. Describing the members of the Prophet's family
240. When `Uthman ibn `Affan sent word through `Abdullah ibn al-'Abbas that Amir al-mu'minin should leave for Yanbu'
241. Exhorting his men to jihad and asking them to refrain from seeking ease
1. The Creation of Earth and Sky and the Birth of AdamThe Creation of the Universe The Creation of the Angels Description of the Creation of Adam Allah chooses His Prophets The Prophethood of Muhammad The Holy Qur'an and Sunnah About Hajj
2. Arabia before proclamation of ProphethoodAbout Al an-Nabi (the Household of the Holy Prophet) About the Hypocrites
3. The Sermon of ash-Shiqshiqiyyah - Amir al-mu'minin's view about the First three Caliphs' rule, troubles created by the opponents during his own rule
4. Amir al-mu'minin's far-sightedness and his staunch conviction in belief
5. Delivered when the Holy Prophet died and 'Abbas ibn `Abd al-Muttalib and Abu Sufyan ibn Harb offered to pay allegiance to Amir al-mu'minin for the Caliphate
6. Delivered on being advised not to chase Talhah ibn `Ubaydillah and az-Zubayr ibn al-'Awwam for fighting
7. About the Hypocrites
8. Said about az-Zubayr at a time for which it was appropriates
9. Cowardice of the people of Jamal
10. About Talhah and az-Zubayr
11. Delivered in the Battle of Jamal when Amir al-mu'minin gave the standard to his own son Muhammad ibn al-Hanafiyyah
12. When Allah gave Amir al-mu'minin victory over the enemy at the Battle of Jamal one of his comrades said on that occasion, "I wish my brother so-and-so had been present and he too would have seen what success and victory Allah had given you," whereupon Amir al-mu'minin said
13. Condemning the people of Basrah
14. Condemning the people of Basrah
15. After resuming the land grants made by `Uthman ibn `Affan
16. Delivered when allegiance was sworn to him at Medina
17. About those who sit for dispensation of justice among people but are not fit for it
18. In disparagement of the differences of view among theologians
19. About the treachery and hypoeracy of al-Ash'ath ibn Qays al-Kindi
20. Death and taking lessons from it
21. Advice to keep light in this world
22. About those who accused Amir al-mu'minin of `Uthman's killing
23. About keeping aloof from envy, and good behaviours towards kith and kin
24. Exhorting people for jihad
25. After devastation spread by Busr ibn Abi Arta
26. Arabia before the proclamation of Prophethood On the attentiveness of the people after the death of the Holy Prophet On the settlement between Mu'awiyah and `Amr ibn al-'As
27. Exhorting people for jihad
28. About the transient nature of this world and importance of the next world
29. About those who found pretext at the time of jihad
30. Attitude in connection with `Uthman ibn `Affan's killing
31. At the time of sending `Abdullah ibn Abbas to az-Zubayr ibn `Awwam on the eve of the battle of Jamal
32. About the disparagement of the world and categories of its people
33. At the time of setting off for the Battle of Jamal
34. Exhorting people to fight against the people of Syria (ash-Sham)
35. About Arbitration
36. Warning the people of Nahrawan of their fate
37. Amir al-mu'minin's utterance which runs like a sermon. About his own stead-fastness in religion and precedence in (acceptance of) belief
38. About naming of doubt as such and disparagement of those in doubt
39. in disparagement of those who shrink from fighting
40. In reply to the slogan of the Kharijites that there is no verdict save of Allah
41. In condemnation of treason
42. About heart's desires and extended hopes
43. When people advised Amir al-mu'minin to fight
44. When Masqalah ibn Hubayrah ash-Shaybani fled away to Mu'awiyah
45. About Allah's greatness and lowliness of this world
46. At the time of marching towards Syria (ash-Sham)
47. About calamaties befalling Kufah
48. At the time of marching towards Syria (ash-Sham)
49. About Allah's Greatness and Sublimity
50. Admixture of right and wrong
51. When the Syrians stopped the Supply of water
52. About the downfall of the world and reward and punishment of the next world
53. Qualities of the animal meant for sacrifice (on `Id al-Adha)
54. On the swear of allegiance
55- When people thought Amir al-mu'minin was delaying the permission to fight in Siffin
56. About steadiness in the battle-field
57. About Mu'Awiyah
58. Prophecy about the Kharijites
59. Prophecy about the defeat of the Kharijites
60. When Amir al-mu'minin was told that the Kharijites had been totally killed
61. About the Kharijites
62. On being threatened of being killed by deceit
63. About the transience of the world
64. About decline and destruction of the world
65. About Allah's attributes
66. In some of the days of Siffin Amir al-mu'minin said to his followers about ways of fighting
67. On hearing the account of what took place in Saqifah of Bani Sa'idah
68. On hearing the news of Muhammad ibn Abi Bakr's death
69. Admonishing his companions about careless behaviour
70. At down of the night of assassination
71. In condemnation of the people of Iraq
72. How to seek blessings on the Prophet
73. When Hasan and Husayn interceded on behalf of Marwan ibn al-Hakam
74. When the Consultative Committee (of Shura) decided to swear allegiance to 'Uthman ibn `Affan
75. When the Umayyads accused Amir al-mu'minin of killing Uthman
76. About preaching and counselling
77. About Umayyads
78. Supplications of Amir al-mu'minin
79. About the prophecy of astrologers
80. Physical defects of women
81. About the way of preaching and counselling
82. About the world and its people
83. The brilliant SermonEnjoining people to Piety Caution against this world Death and Resurrection The limitation of Life No happiness without Piety Reminding people of Allah's bounties Preparation for the Day of Judgement Warning against Satan About the Creation of Man The lesson to be learnt from those who have passed away
84. About `Amr ibn al-'As
85. About the perfection of Allah and counsellingAbout Paradise
86. About getting ready for the next world and following Allah's commandments
87. The qualities of a faithful believerThe characteristics of an unfaithful believer About the Descendents (`Itrah) of the Holy Prophet About Bani Umayyah (Umayyads)
88. About the division of the community into factions
89. About the Holy Prophet
90. Allah's attributes and some advice
91. The Sermon of Skeletons (Khutbatu'l-Ashbah)Description of Allah Attributes of Allah as described in the holy Qur'an About Allah's Creation About the greatest perfection in Allah's creation Description of the Sky Description of Angels In description of earth and its spreading on water On the creation of Man and the sending of the Prophet
92. When allegiance was sworn to Amir al-mu'minin
93. About the annihilation of the Kharijites, the mischief mongering of Umayyads and the vastness of his own knowledge
94. Allah's praise and eulogy of the prophetsAbout the prophets About the Holy Prophet and his Descendants (`Itrah)
95. About the condition of the people at the time of the Prophet's proclamation and his actions to do with the dissemination of his message
96. In eulogy of the Holy ProphetAbout the Holy Prophet
97. Admonishing his own companion About the Household of the Holy Prophet
98. Oppression of the Umayyads
99. About abstinence of the world and vicissitudes of time
100. About the Holy Prophet and his Descendants
101. About the vicissitudes of time
102. About the Day of JudgementAbout future troubles (fitan)
103. About abstemiousness and fear of AllahOn the attributions of a learned person Concerning future times
104. About the condition of the people before the proclamation of prophethood and the Prophet's performance in spreading his message
105. In eulogy of the Holy ProphetAbout the Umayyads About the functions of the Imams
106. About IslamAbout the Holy Prophet Addressed to his followers
107. Delivered during one of the days in Siffin
108. About the vicissitudes of timeAbout the Holy Prophet Blaming Muslims
109. About the Might of AllahAbout the Angels About the bounties and guidance of Allah, and those who are ungrateful About Death About the Day of Judgement About the Holy Prophet About the Descendants of the Holy Prophet
110. About IslamAbout the holy Qur'an and Sunnah
111. Caution about this world
112. About the Angel of Death and departing of spirit
113. About this world and its people
114. About abstemiousness, fear of Allah and importance of providing for the next lifeEnjoining people to Piety
115. Seeking rain
116. About troubles which would arise and the Day of JudgementComplaining about his men
117. Rebuking Misers
118. In praise of his faithful companions
119. On his companions keeping silence when called to jihad
120. About the greatness of Ahlu'l-bayt and the importance of the laws of Islam
121. In reply to a person who raised objection about Arbitration during the course of a sermon
122. In reply to Kharijites when they became adamant in rejecting the Arbitration
123. Amir al-mu'minin's address to his followers on the battlefield of Siffin: About supporting the weak and the low-spirited during the fighting
124. To exhort his followers to fight
125. About the Kharijites and their opinion on Arbitration
126. In reply to objections on equal distribution from the Bayt al-mal (Muslim Public Treasury)
127. About the Kharijites
128. About important happenings at BasrahReferring to the Turks (Mongols)
129. About measures and weights, the transience of this world and the condition of its people
130. Delivered when Abu Dharr was exiled to ar-Rabadhah
131. Grounds for accepting the caliphate and the qualities of a ruler and governor
132. Warning about death and counselling
133. On the Glory of AllahAbout the Holy Qur'an About the Holy Prophet About this world A caution
134. In reply to `Umar ibn al-Khatab who consulted him about taking part in the battle against Byzantine
135. Addressing al-Mughirah ibn al-Akhnas when he wanted to speak in support of `Uthman (ibn `Affan)
136. About the sincerity of his own intention and support of the oppressed
137. About Talhah and az-Zubayr
138. Referring to events in the future
139. On the occasion of the Consultative Committee (after the death of `Umar ibn al-Khattab)
140. About backbiting and speaking ill of others
141. Against reliance on heresy
142. Against misplaced generosity
143. Praying for rain
144. Deputation of ProphetsThe position of Ahlu'l-bayt (the Household of the Holy Prophet) About those who are against the Ahlu'l-bayt
145. About this worldOn innovation (bid`ah)
146. Spoken when `Umar ibn al-Khattab consulted Amir al-mu'minin about taking part in the battle of Persia
147. The purpose of the deputation of the Holy Prophet and the condition of the time when people would go against the Qur'anOn the future About Ahlu'l-bayt
148. About Talhah and az-Zubayr and the people of Basrah
149. Before his passing away (last will)
150. About future events and some activities of the hypocrites
151. The condition of the people during disorder, and advice against oppression and unlawful earning
152. About the greatness and the attributes of AllahAbout the Divine leaders (Imams)
153. About negligent persons and the characteristics of beasts, carnivores and women
154. About the Ahlu't-bayt (of the Holy Prophet) and their opposers
155. About the wonderful creation of the bat
156. About the malice borne by `A'ishah, and warning the people of Basrah about what was to occur
157. Urging people towards Piety (taqwa)
158. About the Holy Prophet and the Holy Qur'anAbout the autocracy of the Umayyads
159. Good behaviour with people and iguoring their faults
160. Praise of AllahGreatness of Allah About hope and fear in Allah The example of the Holy Prophet The example of Musa (Moses) The example of Dawud (David) The example of `Isa (Jesus) Following the example of the holy Prophet The example of himself (Amir al-mu'minin)
161. Deputation of the Holy ProphetDrawing lessons from this world
162. Reasons for keeping Amir al-mu'minin away from the caliphate
163. Attributes of AllahAllah, the Originator from nought About man's creation, and pointing towards the requirements of life
164. Dialogue with `Uthman (ibn `Affan)
165. Describing the wonderful creation of the peacock: About the wonderful creation of birdsAbout the peocock The magnificence of the Creator in great and small creation Describing Paradise Note explaining some of the wonderful and obscure portions of this sermon
166. Advice for observing courtesy and kindness and keeping in and out of the sameAbout the autocracy and oppression of the Umayyads and their fate The cause of tyranny
167. At the beginning of his Caliphate: Fulfilment of rights and obligations, and advice to fear Allah in all matters
168. In reply to the people's demand for avenging `Uthman's blood
169. When the people of Jamal set off for Basrah
170. In reply to a man who came from Basrah to enquire about Amir al-mu'minin's position vis-a-vis the people of Jamal
171. When Amir al-mu'minin decided to fight the enemy face to face at Siffin
172. About the Consultative Committee and the battle of JamalAbout the Consultative Committee after the death of `Umar ibn al-Khattab Describing the people of Jamal
173. On eligibility for the caliphateThe need for sagacity in fighting against Muslims The behaviour of this world with its adherents
174. About Talhah ibn `Ubaydillah. Delivered when he received the news that Talhah and az-Zubayr had already left for Basrah to fight against him
175. Warning to neglectful people, and about the vastness of his own knowledge
176. PreachingThe greatness of the Holy Qur'an About the believers and their good deeds; and the hypocrites and their bad deeds Following the sunnah and refraining from innovation Guidance from the Holy Qur'an Categories of oppression
177. About the two arbiters (after the battle of Siffin)
178. Praise of Allah, transience of this world, and causes of the decline of Alla-h's blessings. (Delivered at the beginning of his caliphate after the killing of `Uthman)
179. in reply to Dhi`lib al-Yamani's question about seeing Allah
180. Condemning his disobedient men
181. About the group which was intended to join the Kharijites
182. About Allah's attributes, His creatures and His being above physical limitationsAn account of past peoples and about learning from them About the Imam al-Mahdi On the method of his ruling, and grief over the martyrdom of his companions
183. Praise of Allah for His bountiesAbout the greatness and importance of the Holy Qur'an Warning against punishment on the Day of Judgement
184. About the Kharijites slogan "Command behoves only Allah"
185. Praise of Allah and His wonderful creaturesAbout the Holy Prophet About the creation of animal species The Creation of the Universe The wonderful creation of the locust About the Glory of Allah
186. About the Oneness of Allah
187. Regarding the vicissitudes of time (the mischiefs that are to occur and the absence of lawful ways of livelihood
188. Allah's favoursThe condition of people while dying Transience of this world
189. Steadfast and transient beliefThe challenge "Ask me before you miss me" and prophecy about the Umayyads
190. Importance of fear of Allah, desolateless of the graves, and about the death of the lovers of Ahlu'l-bayt (the household of the Holy Prophet) being like that of a martyr
191. Praise of Allah Advice about fear of Allah and an accountof this world and its people
192. Known as "al-Khutbah al-Qasi'ah" (The Sermon of Disparagement [against Satan] )...
Allah's trial and the vanity of Iblis...
arning against Satan
Caution against vanity and boasting about ignorance
Caution against obeying haughty leaders and elders
The humbleness of the Holy Prophet
The Holy Ka'bah
Caution against rebellion and oppressiveness
Enthusiasm for attractive manners, respectable position, and taking lessons from the past
Condemning his people
Amir al-mu'minin's high position and wonderful deeds in Islam
193. Qualities of the God-fearing, the effect of preaching on minds amenable to it, etc.
194. About the deputation of the Holy Prophet, the animosity of the Arab tribes and the position of the hypocrites
195. Allah's praise, advice about fear of Allah and details about the Day of Judgement
196. The condition of the world at the time of the proclamation of prophethood, the transience of this world and the state of its inhabitants
197. Amir al-mu'minin's attachment to the Holy Prophet: The performance of his funeral rites
198. Allah's attributes of Omniscience...
Advantages of fear of Allah
About Islam
About the Holy Prophet
About the Holy Qur'an
199. Containing advice given by Amir al-mu'minin to his companions: About Prayer...
About the Islamic tax (zakat)
Fulfilment of Trust
200. Treason and treachery of Mu'awiyah and the fate of those guilty of treason
201. One should not be afraid of the scarcity of those who tread on the right path
202. On the occasion of the burial of Hadrat Fatimah (p.b.u.h.)
203. Transience of this world, and importance of collecting provisions for the next world
204. Warning his companions about the dangers of the Day of Judgement
205. In reply to Talhah and az-Zubayr's complaint about not consulting them
206. When Amir al-mu'minin heard some of his men abusing the Syrians during the battle of Siffin
207. On Imam al-Hasan when Amir al-mu'minin saw him proceeding rapidly to fight in the battle of Siffin
208. When Amir al-mu`minin's army was on the verge of mutiny in connection with arbitration
209. When Amir al-mu'minin went to enquire about the health of his companion al-Ala-'ibn Ziyad al-Harithi and noticed the vastness of his house
210. Causes of difference in the traditions and categories of the relaters of traditions...
First: The lying hypocrites
Second: Those who are mistaken
Third: Those who are ignorant
Fourth: Those who memorize truthfully
211. The Greatness of Allah and the creation of the Universe
212. About those who give up supporting right
213. The sublimity of Allah and a eulogy of the Prophet...
About the Prophet
214. The Prophet's nobility of descent...
The characteristics of the virtuous whose guidance must be followed
215. A prayer which Amir al-mu'minin often recited
216. Delivered at the battle of Siffin: Mutual rights of the ruler and the ruled
217. About the excesses of the Quraysh
218. About those who went to Basrah to fight Amir al-mu'minin
219. When Amir al-mu'minin passed by the corpses of Talhah ibn `Ubaydullah and `Abd ar-Rahman ibn 'Attab ibn Asid who were both killed in the battle of jamal /a>
220. Qualities of the God-fearing and the pious
221. Delivered after reciting the verse: Engage (your) vying in exuberance, until ye come to the graves. (Qur'an, 102:1-2)
222. Delivered after reciting the verse: . . . therein declare glory unto Him in the mornings and the evenings; Men whom neither merchandise nor any sale diverteth from the remembrance of Allah and constancy in prayer and paying the poor-rate; they fear the day when the hearts and eyes shall writhe of the anguish. (Qur'an, 24:36-37)
223. Delivered after reciting the verse: O' thou man! what hath beguild thee from thy Lord, the Most Gracious One. (Qur'an, 82:6)
224. About keeping aloof from oppression and misappropriation. 'Aqil's condition of poverty and destitution
225. Supplication
226. Transience of the world and the helplessness of those in graves
227. Supplication
228. About a companion who passed away from this world before the occurance of troubles
229. About allegiance to Amir al-mu'minin for the Caliphate
230. Advice about fear of Allah, and an account of those who remain apprehensive of death and adopt abstemiousness ...
231. Delivered (when he was marching) towards Basrah
232. Delivered when Abdullah ibn Zama'ah asked for some money (from the Public Treasury)
233. On Ja'dah ibn Hubayrah al-Makhzumi's inability to deliver a sermon: About speaking the truth
234. Causes for difference in the features and traits of people
235. Spoken when Amir al-mu'minin was busy in the funeral ablution (ghusl) of the Holy Prophet and shrouding him
236. About following the Prophet after his immigration to Mecca
237. About collecting provision for the next world while in this world and performing good acts before death
238. About the two arbitrators (Abu Musa al-Ash'ari and `Amr ibn al-'As) and disparagement of the people of Syria (ash-Sham)
239. Describing the members of the Prophet's family
240. When `Uthman ibn `Affan sent word through `Abdullah ibn al-'Abbas that Amir al-mu'minin should leave for Yanbu'
241. Exhorting his men to jihad and asking them to refrain from seeking ease