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A Commentary on Nahj al-Balaghah (vol 1 & 2) now available - Alhamdulillah Open Access link for download (~17mb): https://durus.ir/publications/ Or: https://jaffer.ir/?sdm_process_download=1&download_id=422 Hard copies can be ordered from Ansariyan Publications (Qum)

Salaamon 'Alaykom WWB Allahumma 'Ajjil li Waliyyekal Faraj AS. We wish to undertake this golden opportunity to reach out to all the masses in an attempt to explore the depths of the wonderous universe hidden within the precincts of the valuable sermons and sayings of Emam Aly Ibn. AbiTaleb (ASWS) that have been compiled by Allamah Al-Syed Al-Sharif Al-Razi in the famous "Nahjol Balaghah." In this attempt, we shall EnshaAllah try to take a few sentences (of the sermons) at a time, or a saying at a time. Along with quoting the sermon / saying number, we shall EnshaAllah try to explain and discuss the selected lines. It will be highly appreciated if we also discuss various ways of how we can implement these teachings by ideas on incorporating them in our day to day activities. All are welcome to put in their thoughts and to participate in this discussion that is aimed at increasing our knowledge and ultimately make us better Muslims and Mo'meneen, EnshaAllah Ta'ala. May Allah (SWTT) dedicate the Thawaab of this initiative, the discussions and outcome to all Marhomeen - Elaahi Aameen. Wabillahi Tawfeeq Was Salaamo 'Alaykom WWB Allahumma 'Ajjil li Waliyyekal Faraj AS ----- Request for 1 Surah Al-Fatihah and 3 Al-Ikhaas for my father, Zaker-e Ahlolbayt (ASWS), Marhoom Al-Hajj Ma'alim Liyakatali Gulamali Chandoo and all Marhomeen and Shohadaa. Thanks.

Besmellah Salaam, InshAllah you are in the best health and eeman! Given that Imam Ali (as) birthday (aka father's day) day is coming up, I would like to take the time to share with you an awesome english poem I came across youtube about Imam Ali (as)! I combined the two poems that brother Nouri Sardar recites and made them into one ( I made a few minor changes here and there), but each stands beautifully on its own nonetheless, mashAllah. Ahsantom! =) Who is Imam Ali (as)? By Nouri Sardar In understanding him, there is still confusion Minds cannot encompass him, can Vision?(2X)Imam Ali is more than just Badr's victorImamAli is more than just Badr's victor He is thirst for those who love to ponderHe is the mirror of his own mirror The opener of doors since KhaibarI knew him, since my eyes first peekI spoke him, since I knew how to speak Tears are embarrassed to flow down his cheekHe IS Eloquence, not just its peakHe IS Eloquence, not just its peak His virtues leave life's lessons breathless63 years knew he was agelessDeath understood that Ali is endlessImmortal, he isn't worth less In understanding him there is still confusionIn understanding him there is still confusion If the laws of normality have taught us anything, is that Ali, even against all norms, will continue to trend (2x) He trends and rises above allembracing the beyondand even when he does, he numerically tends to be number one....the heaviest number of them all The origin, the beginning, it does not need to lend its importance back to number one ..because it IS one even if they were to call him four, their scale, his weight, would bend, He makes all other numbers look insignificant call him 4th, 40th,400th, he is the Firstmuch like he is always the first that tends to grow and trend oh Imam Ali you are the first (2x) and none can count you different Even if they'd put you last, we'll just start counting from the end, Even if they'd put you last, we'll just start counting from the end, So if you want to swerve the system just to count him first, blessings upon Mohammad and the sons of Muhammad SEND Sale ala mohammad wa aale mohammad! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cO_k-onnKHk (first part of poem here)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_D5UeAZJ4U @ 2:18 minutes the second part of the poem starting with "if the laws.." If you have any english poems that you'd like to share about Imam Ali (as) please feel free to post below. JazakAllah khairan and keep us in your duaas,