Peak of Eloquence, Nahjul Balagha [Hardcover]

Ali ibn Abu-Talib (Author), Sayyid al-Sharif ar-Radi (Compiler), Yasin T. al-Jibouri (Editor), Martyr Murtadha Mutahhari (Introduction)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0940368439 | ISBN-13: 978-0940368439 | Publication Date: September 1, 1984 | Edition: 3rd

The Prophet Muhammad referred to his eloquent son-in-law Ali as the “gate to the city of knowledge.” Peak of Eloquence, Nahjul Balagha, is both a compilation of Ali’s sermons, letters, and sayings and a glimpse into his personality. Compiled by Sayyid al-Sharif ar-Radi more than 1,000 years ago, it is considered a literary masterpiece and, by the Shia Muslims, the most valuable text after the Holy Qur’an.

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Text: English, Arabic (translation)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 680 pages
• Publisher: Tahrike Tarsile Qur'an; 3rd edition (September 1, 1984)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0940368439
• ISBN-13: 978-0940368439
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.5 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,217,387 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #40 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > Islam > Hadith

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent book for seekers of wisdom, April 28, 2000

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Muhammad Zia Abbas (Karachi, Pakistan) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Peak of Eloquence, Nahjul Balagha (Hardcover)

Nahaj-ul-Balagha is a book that contains the sermons, letters & sayings of Hazrat Ali, who is the first Imam of Shiite Muslims. He is the fourth Caliph of Sunni Muslims. Hazrat Ali was also the son in Law of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Hazrat Ali is known for his wisdom and bravery and this is what to be found in this book. This book teaches a person that how worthless this world is, how we should not indulge in desires or keep hopes in this world. The highness of knowledge is explained and practical knowledge is called the best knowledge. Also the being of God is explained and it is told that real life is afterlife not of this world. Generally Nahaj-ul-Balagha can be called a book of wisdom which covers all the aspects of human life not only the religious side of life but also the practical one. I recommend this book to anyone who is doing research on Islam or anyone who wants a real picture of this world and the one hereafter.