Nahjul Balagha
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Letter 17
In reply to a letter from Muawiya As for your demand to me to (hand over) Syria, I cannot give…
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Letter 18
To Abdullah ibne Abbas, his Governor of Basrah You should know that Basrah is the place where Satan descends and…
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Letter 19
To one of his officers Now, the cultivators of your city have complained of your strictness, hard heartedness, humiliating treatment…
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Letter 20
To Ziad bin Abih (son of his unknown father), when Abdullah bin Abbas was the Governor of Basrah, the suburbs…
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Letter 21
Also to Ziad Give up lavishness and be moderate. Every day remember the coming day. Hold back from the funds…
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Letter 22
To Abdullah bin Abbas. Abdullah bin Abbas used to say, "Apart from the Prophet's sayings I did not derive greater…
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Will 23
Made shortly before his martyrdom when he had been fatally wounded by a blow from the sword of (Abd ar.Rahman)…
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Will 24
Imam’s will as to how his property should be dealt with. He wrote it on return from Siffin. This is…
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Instruction 25
Imam used to write to whoever he appointed for collection of zakat and charities. We have recorded a few portions…
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Instruction 26
Given to one of his officers whom he sent for the collection of zakat and charities. I order him to…
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Instruction 27
Given to Muhammad bin Abi Bakr, when Imam appointed him as the Governor of Egypt. Behave humbly with the people,…
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Letter 28
In reply to Muawiya, and it is one of his most eloquent writings Your letter reached me where you recall…
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Letter 29
To the people of Basra Whatever disunity and schism you have is not hidden to you. I have forgiven your…
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Letter 30
To Muawiya Fear Allah regarding what you have amassed and find your true right there, and turn to understand for…
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Will 31
He wrote for Hasan (his son), when Imam encamped at Hadirin on his way back from Siffin. From the father…
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Letter 32
To Muawiya You have ruined a large group of people whom you have deceived by your misguidance, and flung into…
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