Glorious Sermons & Sayings of Ameerul Momineen
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Syed Jazib Reza Kazmi
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Dedication
We present this humble offering to Imam e Zamana (atfs) for without the help and blessings of Masoomeen (asws) we would not have been honored to have found and shared these glorious words of our Moula (asws) with all momineen and mominaat.
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Khutba delivered at Ghadir Khum
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100 Glorious Sayings of Ameerul Momineen
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Sermon of Syeda (sa) regarding Fadak
Glorious
Sermons
Of
Ameerul
Momineen
I praise the One Whose blessing is great, whose blessing overwhelms, whose mercy is faster than His anger, the One whose word is perfect, whose will is affected, whose argument (issue) is wise, whose case is just. I praise Him like one recognizing His Lord, submissive while adoring Him, dissociating himself from his sin, recognizing His Unity, seeking refuge with Him against His warning, hopeful for the mercy (forgiveness) of his Lord that saves him [from the Fire] on a Day when everyone will be distracted even from his offspring and tribe. We seek His help, guidance and directions. We believe in Him and depend on Him. I have testified to Him as a sincere and convinced servant; I recognize His Uniqueness as a pious believer, and I have recognized His Unity like a submissive servant. He has no partner in His domain; He relies on none in His doings. He is exalted above having an adviser. He knows, so He covers; He is acquainted with the innermost, so He is most familiar [with our intentions]. He cast a look, so He assisted; He owns everything, so He subdues. He is disobeyed, yet He forgives; He is adored, so He thanks. He rules, so He affects justice, and He is generous and grants favors. He shall never come to an end, and He has always been as He is; there is nothing like Him.
He, first and foremost, is a unique Lord in His exaltation, able through His might, holy through His sublimity, proud of His Majesty; no (mental) vision can realize Him, nor can anyone ever see Him. He is strong, invincible, seeing, hearing, clement, wise, affectionate and kind. One who attempts to describe Him can never do so; one who attempts to describe His attributes can never do so [either]. His blessing reaches those who get to know Him: He is near, so He is far [above mental or physical vision]; He is far yet He is near [closer to us than anything else]. He responds to the call of those who call on Him; He sustains His servant and surrounds him with His love; His niceties are hidden [from our comprehension]; His power is mighty; His mercy is wide; His penalty is painful; His mercy is a broad and a Garden of Paradise; His punishment is Hell filled with horrors and chains. I have testified that He sent Muhammad (saw) as His servant and messenger, prophet, chosen one, loved one, friend, a link with the Almighty that grants him [Muhammad saw] fortune, bringing him closer to Him, elevating him, granting him nearness and closeness [to the Almighty]. He sent him during a good (opportune) period of time, when there was disbelief, as mercy for His servants and a boon for more.
Through him He sealed His prophetic messages, strengthened (explained) His argument. So he admonished, advised, conveyed the message and worked hard for people. He was, affectionate towards every believer, merciful, easy to please, the friend of anyone who is generous and pure: mercy, salutation, blessing and honor be with him from a forgiving, affectionate, kind, near, responsive and wise Lord. I have admonished you,
O those who are present here with me, to be pious as your Lord has admonished towards your Lord, and I have reminded you of the Sunnah of your Prophet; so, take to awe that calms your hearts, fear that draws your tears, piety that saves you on a Day which will puzzle your minds and put you to the test, a day in which one shall win if the weight of his good deeds is heavy while that of his sins is light. Let your plea be in humility and surrender, appreciation and submission, repentance and dissociation from sin, regret and return to righteousness. Let everyone of you seize the opportunity when he is healthy before the time when he is sick, when he is young before he is aged, old and sick, the opportunity of his ease before he is poor, of having free time before he is busy, of being wealthy before being impoverished, of being present at home before he is away traveling, of being alive before his death. He shall grow old, become weak, aged, sick, ailing, so much so that even his doctor is fed-up with him, even those who love him turn away from him. His lifespan will have come to an end. His color of complexion is changed. His mental power is decreased, so it is said that he is ailing and his body is failing. He is having a hard time as he finds himself suffering from the throes of death: He is attended by those who are close and who are distant. He gazes his looks, yearns as he turns his eyes, his forehead sweating, his [physical] senses being snatched away from him [one by one]. His sighs are now silent, his soul has departed, so he is mourned by his wife. His grave is dug, his children are now orphans, those who were around him (his friends or foes) are now dispersed from around him.
What he had accumulated (legacy) has now been divided among heirs. Gone now are his faculty of seeing and hearing; so he receives Talqeen; he is stretched on the ground and directed towards the Qibla. He is stripped of his clothes, bathed, in the nude, dried then directed towards the Qibla. Something has been spread on the floor for him as his shrouds are being prepared. His chin has been tied, his soul has already departed from his body and he has been bidden farewell by all. He is now shrouded, his head wrapped, so is his body, and he has been handed over [for burial]. He is carried in a wooden box (coffin); his funeral prayers have been performed with Takbir but without prostration or the rubbing of the forehead.
He is taken away from a decorated abode [this life], from well built mansions and chambers topping each other, so he is now in an enclosure of a grave which is very narrow and separated from others; it is built with baked clay on top of each other and is sealed with a rock. Dust has been healed on him, so he now is sure about that of which he was warned; his chest is now heavy; he is now a thing of the past. His friends, chosen ones, companions, in-laws and close friends have all left him behind. His company and loved ones are now changed, for he is now nothing but the filling of a grave and the pawn of a waste: Worms crawl all over his body, his pus drips from his nostrils on his neck and chest. Soil crushes his flesh as his blood dries and bone decays.
He remains in his grave till the Day when he is herded with others and is given a new life; so, he is taken out of his grave. His trumpet is blown, he is called on to gather with others and stand trial. Graves are scattered around, the innermost in the hearts are recorded and calculated. Every prophet, Siddiq (truthful), martyr, anyone who speaks is brought and made to stand for the final judgment of One Who is fully knowledgeable of His servants, seeing [all what they do]. Countless exhalations engulf him, sighs fade him (distance him), in a horrific position and an awesome scene before a Great King Who knows about everything small and big. He is reined by his sweat, his worry crushing him, yet his tear has none to feel sorry for, his scream (defense) is not accepted. His record of deeds is brought, his innermost becomes visible, and every part of his body now speaks of his wrongdoings: His eyes testify about what he had seen, his hands about whom he beat, his legs about where he had gone, his skin about what he had contacted, his private parts about with whom he had had intercourse.
He is threatened by Munkir and Nakir; and it is unveiled for him where he is heading; so his neck now is tied with chains and his hands are cuffed. He is taken alone, dragged and brought to Hell as he is in a great distress and hardship. He remains in the torment of hell given to drink of very hot pus that grills his face and separates his skin from his body. He is beaten by the torture angels of hell with iron clubs. His skin returns again and again anew after having been baked. He cries for help, yet even the angels in Hell turn away from him. He pleads for mercy, so he stays for a while regretful, yet he finds none to care about his regret. His regret will then be in vain.
We seek refuge with an Able Lord from the evil of any final end such as this, and we plead for forgiveness similar to that of one with whom He is pleased and for an overlooking similar to that of one whose good deeds He has accepted; for He is my Master, ultimate pursuit and the one Who grants success to what I seek. Surely one who is pushed away from the torment of his Lord shall reside in Paradise near to Him and remain forever in well built mansions, having huris with large lovely eyes and servants. He is given to drink of fresh cool water mixed with ginger and sealed with musk and fragrance that perpetuates happiness and provides the sense of pleasure. He drinks from an orchard filled with all types of pleasures, and it never runs out; such is the ultimate end of one who fears his Lord, who is on guard about his sin, about the insinuations of his nafs (self), and that was the penalty of one who opposes the sinless way in which he was created, the one whose evil self decorates for him to do what is against his nature.
Such is the final judgment and the ruling of One Who is just: He narrated parables, admonished through texts, revealed revelations from a Praiseworthy Wise One, revelations which He descended with a clear arch-angel Jibriel (as) from a Glorious Lord unto a Prophet who is rightly guided and who guides others, one who shows others the right way, a mercy to the believers, clearly from a Great Lord, a master frequented by messengers (angels) who are honored and obedient [of their Lord]. I have sought refuge with a Lord Who is knowing, wise, able, merciful, from the evil of an enemy who is cursed and stoned; so, let everyone who pleads plead, and let everyone who seeks favors of his Lord seek and ask forgiveness of the Lord of lords for myself and for you all. Having finished his miraculous sermon, the Imam (asws) recited this following verse of the Holy Qur'an: "We shall grant that (eternal) abode of the hereafter to those who intend neither high-handedness nor mischief on earth, and such end is (the best reward) for the righteous" (Qur'an, 28:83).
(Kifayat al Talib pg 248, Sharh Najul Balagha vol 19 pg 140)
Sermon without Dots
All praise be to Allah: the praised King, the affectionate Owner, the Fashioner of all who are born, the Recourse for every downtrodden, the Outstretcher of lands, the Establisher of firm mountains, the Sender of rain, the Alleviator of difficulties, the Knower and Perceiver of secrets, the Destroyer of kingdoms and Perisher of possessions, the Renewer of eras and their Repetitor, the Source of all things and their Destination. Widespread is His generosity and sufficient are the layered clouds and the supply of rain. He responds to the one who asks or hopes, giving wide and with abundance. I praise Him endlessly. I consider Him one as He is considered one by those who turn to Him.
Lo ! He is Allah, there is no god for the nations except Him. No one can distort what He set upright and established. He sent Muhammad (saw) as the standard-bearer of submission (Islam), the leader for the rulers and preventer of their oppression, The crippler of the authorities of Wudd and Sawa` (two idols). He informed and educated, appointed and perfected. He founded the fundamentals and eased them in. He emphasized the appointed promise (Day of Judgment) and forewarned. Allah has linked him with honor and granted his soul the peace, and may Allah have mercy on his progeny and his venerated family (asws); as long as the guiding stars shine, the crescent continues to rise, and the chant of the oneness (La ilah a illa Allah) is made to be heard.
May Allah protect ye! Work towards the best of deeds. So tread the path seeking the lawful, and give up the forbidden and abandon it. Listen to the command of Allah and be aware of it. Maintain the ties with relations and nurture them. Disobey desires and repel them. Bond as kins with the righteous and pious, and discontinue the company of amusement and greed. Your groom is the most impeccable of free men by birth, most generous and honorable with glories, and of the sweetest of descent. Here he came to you, took your kin with permission, in marriage, the gracious bride. Offered a dowry, just as RasoolAllah (saw) did to Umm Salamah (ra). Certainly, He was the most gracious son-in-law. Kind to his progeny. He gave them in ma rriage to whom he wanted. He was neither confused in his choice of wife nor had an oversight.
I ask Allah, on your behalf, for the lasting graciousness of His connection. And the continuation of His pleasures, and that He may inspire all: the reform of their own condition, and the preparation for their individual destiny and the hereafter. Gratitude is for Him forever and the praise for His Messenger Ahmad [s].
(Saluni qabl an tafqiduni vol 2 pg 442-3, al Qatarah min bihar manaqib al Nabi wa al Itrah vol 2 pag 179, Fazail Aal e Rasool (saw) pg 6)
Khutbah Iftikharia
Sermon of Glorification
It is narrated from Asbagh bin Nabata , “Moula Ali (asws) delivered this sermon in Kufa” Moula Ali (asws) said:
I am the brother of RasoolAllah (saw) and the inheritor of His knowledge, the treasurer of His wisdom, and the one w ho shares in His secrets. There is not a single word which Allah has revealed in His books that He did not bestow the knowledge of upon Me. Allah has entrusted unto Me all of the knowledge regarding every happening from the beginning of creation until the Day of Judgment. And unto Me Allah has given a thousand keys of knowledge and from each key a thousand doors of knowledge are opened. The knowledge of the destinies of all things has been given unto Me.
Verily! This process of knowledge shall continue in My Successors after Me for as long as the day follows the night and the night follows the day and until all of creation is returned back to Allah. Verily! Allah is the Best of Inheritors. I have been blessed with the title of Sirat (true path), Mizan (scale), Lawa (flag), and Kausar. I am the one who will bring the children of Adam (as) to accountability on the Day of Judgment and I am the one who will bestow upon them that which they have earned. Verily! I am the one who will punish the people of hell.
Verily! These are all the blessings bestowed upon Me from My Lord. Anyone who denies that I shall return back upon the earth over and over or denies that I shall reappear after Rajat has denied Us. And anyone who denies Us has denied Allah. And I am the one who summoned you. I am the Lord of your prayers and supplications. I am the Lord of retribution. I am the Owner of the Proofs of the Essence of Allah. I am the Lord of the wondrous Signs of Allah. I have knowledge of all of the mysteries of creation. I am the destroyer of the enemies of Allah. I am the one who commands the Angels. I am the one who took the oath of allegiance from your souls on the day of creation and I am the one who on that day asked by the will of Allah, the Self Subsisting “Am I not your Lord”? (Alast bay rabbekum) I am the word of Allah (Kalimatullah) amongst His creation. I am the one who took the promise of prayer (salat) from all of the creation. I am the caretaker of widows and orphans, I am the door to the city of knowledge, and I am the source of patience. I am the pillar of Allah. I am the standard bearer of Lawa Hamd (flag which will be raised on the day of Judgment). I am the bestower of unlimited bounties and grace of Allah. If I were to inform you of all that I am, you would undoubtedly disbelieve Me. For I am also the one who slays the oppressors.
I am the depository of all divine blessings in this world and in the hereafter. I am the master of Momineen, the one who guides those in search of the true path. I am the absolute truth and Imam of Muttaqeen (pious). I am the first to recognize the religion and I am the strong rope which shall never be separated from Allah. I am the one who will bestow justice upon this world by My sword the way it had previously been filled with oppression. I am the Lord of Jibrael (as), and I am the one who orders Mikael (as). I am the tree of guidance and the essence of piety. I am the one who gathers the whole of creation towards Allah through that kalima (word) which is the cause of the gathering of the creation. I am the one who has been given the Luminous Pen and the Crimson Camel (during the time of Rajat it shall appear with the army of Yemen). I am the gate of yaqeen (certainty), Ameerul Momineen, and Master of Khizr (as). I am the Lord of Yadh Bayza.
I am the slayer of the enemies of Allah in every era. I have always been in existence. I am the Siddiq e Akbar (Most Trustworthy). I am the Farooq e Azm (Greatest Honor). I speak with divine inspiration. I am the governor of the stars. Through the command and knowledge of Allah I establish the orbits of the stars and constellations. In My hand are the saffron and crimson colored flags. I am that unseen whose unveiling is being awaited for a great purpose. I am the bestower and withholder of blessings. No one can praise Me except Myself. I am the protector of the religion of My Lord. I am the supporter and companion of My Cousin (RasoolAllah saw). I am the one who laid Him to rest. I am Wali of Allah. I am the Lord of Khizr (as) and Haroon (as). I am the Lord of Musa (as) and Yusha bin Nun. I am the Lord of Jannah. I am the one who causes the rain to fall, the earth to tremble, and the sun and moon to be eclipsed. I am the one who shall slay the kufar (disbelievers). I am the Imam of the Righteous. I am Bait ul Mamoor (highest point in the skies where the Arsh is located). I am Saqaf Marfooh (upraised firmament) . I am Baher e Masjood (unfathomable ocean). I am the hidden meanings of worship. I am the one who is the helper for all of humanity. I am the one who holds the hidden knowledge of Allah.
Is there anyone with knowledge other than Me? If it was not for the word of Allah and RasoolAllah (saw), then I would have slain you with My sword and destroyed all of you. I am the meanings of Ramadan and the secret of Shab e Qadr (Night of Power). I am the one who possesses the Book. I am the separator of truth from falsehood. I am Sura Al Hamd. I am the purpose of prayer itself whether one is at home or traveling. I am the purpose of praying and fasting throughout the sacred months of the year. I am the Lord of Resurrection and Judgment, the one who removes the burden which lies heavy on the ummah of Muhammad (saw). I am that Gate which all who worship Allah must pass through. I am both the worshipper and the worshipped. I am both the witness and the one who is witnessed to. I am the one who possesses the treasures of jannah. I am the one who is remembered throughout the heavens and upon the earth. I was the traveling companion of RasoolAllah (saw ) unto the heavens. I am the Sacred Book and Arc. I am the friend of Shees bin Adam. I am the helper of Musa (as) and Adam (as). I am the source of all metaphors and analogies. I am the rain from the heavens which causes every blade of green to grow. I am the hope for the dejected.
Beware of My status! Who is there which is likened unto Me? I am the Ruler of the Tides. I am the one who speaks to the sun. I am the one w ho sends the wrath of Allah upon His enemies. I am the sanctuary for all of those w ho obey Allah. Verily Allah is My Lord and there is no other Allah. Verily falsehood is but an illusion while haq (truth) is everlasting. Verily I shall soon leave this world.
Beware! Be watchful against the tests and trials caused by the Ummayyads. And after their passing the kingdom will revert to the Abbasids who will bring forth both happiness and sorrows upon mankind. And they shall erect a city called Baghdad which shall lie between the Tigris and Euphrates. Anyone who shall make his abode there will be accursed. The oppressors from amongst My people shall arise from them and they shall build palaces for themselves and courts and shrines. They shall seek supremacy through trickery and blasphemy. From the descendants of Bani Abbas two kings shall arise and from their hands the earth will become filled with tyranny, injustice, and oppression. After this has passed the Qaim (ajf) shall reappear upon the earth. Then I shall show My Face (Rajat) from amongst man and it shall be as radiant as the moon and shining as the stars.
Beware there are ten signs associated with My coming. The first sign shall be an invading army which shall march in the bazaars of Kufa. The second sign is the abandoning of prayer in the mosques. The third sign is abandoning of the observance of Hajj. The fourth sign shall be the swallowing of the city of Khorasan by the earth, the gathering of constellations, and the appearance of comets in the sky. There shall be chaos, confusion, massacres, pillage, and robbery throughout the world. After the passing of all of these signs, verily the Qaim (ajf) Himself shall reappear with haq (truth).
O’people! Do not associate human characteristics with Allah (Do not say Allah is like this or like that). For every comparison of Him is false. Whosoever attempts to limit the Creator by description or comparison has verily disbelieved in His book, which was written by Allah Himself.
Then Moula (asws) said, “How great are the blessings bestowed upon those who love Me and upon those who sacrifice their lives in My way and who become exiled because of Me. They truly are those who are the trustees of the knowledge of Allah upon this earth. They shall be free from the terrors of the Day of Judgment. I am the Noor of Allah which can never be extinguished. I am that secret of Allah which cannot be concealed.”
(Mashariqul A nwar , Kokab Durri, Najul Israr First Edition page no 128-134)
Khutbah Marifat e Nooraniya
Sermon of Recognition of Noor
In Basar e Anwar it is written Hz Salman (as) and Hz Abu Zarr (ra) asked Ameerul Momineen (asws) about the true nature of the Noor of Moula (asws).
Moula (asws) replied, “RasoolAllah (saw) has said, “ Recognition of Ali (asws) ibn Abi Talib (as) as Noor is in fact the recognition of Allah. Recognition of Allah in terms of His Noor is the pure deen (religion).”
Then Moula (asws) said:
“He who has only outward belief in My Wilayat while inwardly having animosity will obtain no benefit from any of His deeds.”
“O’Salman (as)! Only when one recognizes Me with My Noor will he be able to attain iman (faith). Only those who recognize Me with My Noor are the true believers. He is the one whose heart has been tested by Allah with true iman (faith). He is the one in whose heart the true Islam is amplified. Thus he shall become an “Arif” (gnostic) and “Mastabser” (clairvoyant). The one who does not recognize Me with My Noor falls into ambiguity and becomes of those who are followers of shaitan (la).
O’Salman (as)! O’Jondab (ra)! Verily Recognizing Me as Noor is the recognition of Allah. My Recognition is Allah’s Recognition. Recognition of Allah is Recognition of Me. This is the true religion. Allah did not place upon mankind any order other than to accept Tauheed e Allah (98:5) (Oneness of Allah). Testifying to the prophet hood of RasoolAllah (saw) is the true religion. Whenever Allah orders to “establish prayer” it refers to the belief in My Wilayat. One who pledges his allegiance and submits himself completely unto Me has truly established “salat” (prayer). Yet this matter is difficult, exceedingly difficult! Zakat (poor rate) is the acknowledgment of the greatness of the attributes of Aimmah (asws). All of this is the true religion. As attested to in the Holy Quran, true iman (faith) is the recognition of tauheed (oneness) and the testimony of nabuwat and wilayat. One who acts upon these beliefs achieves deen (religion).
O’Salman (as)! O’Jondab (ra)! One whom after being tested by Allah instantly accepts Our Amr (authority) and does not reject any matter which pertains to Us is a momin and Allah will open his heart to the acceptance of Our Amr (authority/command). He will not display even an element of doubt or suspicion. However he who objects with “why and how” becomes a kafir (disbeliever). Therefore be submissive to the Amr e Allah. Verily We are the Amr e Allah (Command of Allah).
O’Salman (as)! O’Jondab (ra)! Verily Allah has made Me as His Trustee upon the creation and His Wali upon His earth, in His territories, and over His servants. Allah has blessed Me with such attributes that even those people who have true understanding regarding the merits of such blessings and those who have knowledge regarding all matters are still not able to truly comprehend the status which Allah has blessed Me with. A true momin is one who recognizes Me in this manner.
O’Salman (as)! Allah said, “Do not seek the help of Allah except through patience and prayer”. Patience is Muhammad (saw) and Prayer is My Wilayat. This is why Allah has declared it to be difficult to understand such attributes. In truth My Wilayat is exceedingly difficult except for those whose souls are submissive. Thus My Wilayat has been made easier by Allah upon those whose souls have submitted.
O’Salman (as)! We are those Secrets of Allah which shall not be hidden. We are His Noor that can never be extinguished. And We are those blessings which can never be matched. Our first is Muhammad, Our middle is Muhammad, and Our last is Muhammad. One who recognizes Us in this way is a follower of the true religion.
O’Salman (as)! O’Jondab (ra)! Muhammad (saw) and Myself are one Noor. And before all other creations had been created We were already reciting the praises of Allah. We were the cause of the creation of the entire universe. Then Allah divided this Noor into two parts; first was His prophet Mustafa (saw) and His Successor Murtaza (saw). Then Allah said to each half “Be Muhammad (saw)!” “Be Ali (asws)!” This is the reason RasoolAllah (saw) said, “I am from Ali (asws) and Ali (asws) is from Me. None other than Myself and Ali (asws) are able to convey the Divine Message of Allah.” In Quran where Allah says “Ann fosanawa ann faskum (3:61)” is a reference to Our being One Essence in Alam e Arwah o Anwar (worlds of spirits and noor). And where Allah says “If He has died or is slain(3:144)” “died” is a reference to the death of Prophet (saw) and “slain” is in reference to the martyrdom of His Successor.
As We are One Essence and One Noor, We are One in purpose and attributes. However We are different in Our bodies and names, but in Alam e Arwah We are One Noor. As RasoolAllah (saw) said, “O’Ali (saw), You are My Soul which is inside of Me. In this world of creation RasoolAllah (saw) said, “You are from Me and I am from You. You are My inheritor and I am Your inheritor. You are the Soul of My body.” Allah says, “Sallu illay wa salamu tasleema”. “Sallu illay” (sending blessings on Him) is reference to Muhammad (saw) and “salamu tasleema” (acknowledge Him) is reference to Me (Ali asws). Allah joined Me with Muhammad (saw) in One Noor and then split that Noor into two beings based upon Their Names and Attributes. Then Allah ordered His creation to send blessings upon Muhammad (saw) and salam upon His successor Ali (asws). RasoolAllah (saw) said, “One shall not gain any benefit or reward from sending blessings unto Me until he submits to the Wilayat e Ali (asws).”
O’Salman (as)! O’Jondab (ra)! During His time Muhammad (saw) was “natiq” (speaking) and I was “samit” (silent). During every era both “natiq” and “samit” are present. Remember, Muhammad (saw) is the Master of those who shall gather on the Day of Judgement and I am the Master of Resurrection. Muhammad (saw) is the warner and I am the one who guides. Muhammad (saw) is the Lord of Jannah and I am the Lord of Rajat (Return). Muhammad (saw) is the Lord of Hawz e Kausar (divine spring) and I am Sahib e Lawa (standard bearer of the flag which will be raised on the Day of Judgment). Muhammad (saw) is the Lord of the Keys to the Gates of Jannah and I am the Lord of Jannah and Jahannum (paradise and hell). Muhammad (saw) is the Lord of Revelation and I am the Lord of Inspiration. Muhammad (saw) is the Lord of Signs and I am the Lord of Miracles. Muhammad (saw) is the Seal of all Prophets and I am the Seal of all Successors. Muhammad (saw) is the Master who invites the creation towards the religion of Allah and I am the Protector of the Religion. Muhammad (saw) is the most generous prophet and I am Sirat ul Mustaqeem (true path). Muhammad is “raoof o raheem” (most kind and merciful) and I am Aliulazeem (most high most great).
O’Salman (as)! Allah says “He causes the Spirit to descend upon those whom He chooses” (40:15). This Spirit then descends unto the one entrusted with the Command and the Decree. I (Ali asws) give life to the dead and possess full knowledge of all things in the heavens and upon the earth. I am Kitab ul Mubeen (Undeniable Book).
O’Salman (as)! Muhammad (saw) is the one who establishes the Hujjat (proof) and I am Hujjatullah (proof of Allah) upon the creation. And the Spirit ascended with Him unto the heavens. I am the one who enabled Nuh (as) to sail His Ark. I was present with Yunis (as) in the belly of the whale. I parted the sea for Musa (as) to allow Him a safe passage through it. I am the one who destroyed the enemies of Allah. I possess all of the knowledge of the prophets and their successors and I am Fazl al Khatab (a blessed speech). The prophet hood of RasoolAllah (saw) was completed through My Wilayat.
I cause the rivers and oceans to flow and cause the mountains to rise up from the surface of the earth. I am likened unto the Father of the Earth. I am the wrath of the Day of Judgment. I am that Khizr (as) who taught Musa (as). I taught Dawood (as) and Solomon (as). I am Zul Qarnan. I am the one who removes sufferings by the command of Allah. I am the one who spread the earth. I am the one who shall send wrath on the day of judgment. I am the one who shall summon all unto Allah on the Day of Judgment. I am Dabba tul Arz (sign of Allah regarding the coming of the Day of Judgment). RasoolAllah (saw) said, “O’Ali (asws) You are Zul Qarnan and its both ends. You were in existence before the beginning of the creation and will remain until its end.”
O’Salman (as)! If one dies from amongst Us, He is not dead and if someone is slain from amongst Us, He is not slain. One from amongst Us who is in occultation performs His duties as We do. We are not born in this world the way humans are born in this world. You cannot compare Us with mankind. I was the voice of Isa (as) when He spoke from the cradle. I am the helper of Nuh (as) and Ibrahim (as). I am the one who will send the wrath of Allah. I shall also bring about the trembling and shall cause the final quake. I am the Lohay Mahfooz (Protected Tablet) and all of the knowledge within it originates from Me. I can appear in any form by the wish of Allah. Whoever has observed these appearances has seen Me and whoever has seen Me as observed the Signs of Allah. We Masoomeen (as) are the Noor of Allah which can never be rejected or changed.
O’Salman (as)! Every prophet is honored because of Us. You can praise Us with whatever titles or attributes within your imagination however do not ascribe rabuyiat (godship) to Us. People find salvation through Us and reach their destruction due to Us.
O’Salman (as)! He who firmly believes in all that I have explained is that momin whose heart has been tested by Allah with iman (true faith) and he has recognized Our true status. One who doubts or hesitates is a nasibi (enemy of Allah) even if he claims to believe in Our wilayat he is a liar.
O’Salman (as)! Myself and the Divine Guides from My Family , Imams (asws), are the hidden mystery of Allah and Most Beloved by Him. We are all One. Our Amr (authority) is One. Our mystery is One. Thus do not try to find differences amongst Us or you will be killed (go astray). We shall appear in every age by the will of Allah. Afflictions shall be upon the one who denies us. Only those whose hearts, eyes, and ears have been sealed will deny Us.
O’Salman (as)! I am the Father of every believer.
O’Salman (as)! I am the most courageous. I shall be coming soon. I will overwhelm all and make their hearts shudder and make them become deaf. I am the “Supreme Test” which shall be revealed unto all. We are the Signs of Allah, His Proofs, and His Veil. We are the Face of Allah. After My Name was written on the Throne of the Sky, it attained its importance. When it was written on the heavens, they became established. When it was written on the earth, it became stable. When My Name was written on the mountains, they became upraised. When it was written on the wind, it began to blow. When it was written on the lightning, it began to flash. When it was written on the raindrops, they began to provide nourishment. When it was written on the Noor, it became radiant. When it was written on the clouds, the rain began to flow from them. When it was written on the thunder, it became quietened. When it was written on the night, it caused the night to become dark. When it was written on the day, it made it luminous and radiant.
(Najul Israr First Edition pg 82-88)
Khutba in Reply to Hz Salman (as)
This narration is taken from a letter from Sheik Abi Jafar al Tulsi. Ibn Shazaan narrated this from Jabir bin Yazid who narrated it from the companions of Ameerul Momineen (asws). One day Salman (as) came to Ameerul Momineen (asws) and asked Ameerul Momineen (asws) about Himself. Moula (asws) replied,
O’ Salman (as)! I am the one whose obedience was presented before every nation. Those who denied Me were thrown into hellfire. I am the trustee of Allah. I only speak haq (truth). No one can gain My true marifat except those who were with Me in Malial Alala.
Then Imam Hasan (asws) and Imam Hussain (asws) came. Moula (asws) said,
“O’Salman (as)! They are the glory of the throne of Allah. The heavens shine due to the noor of Hasan (asws) and Hussain (asws). Their Mother (sa) is the best of creation. One who fulfills His promise with Me associates himself with haq. One who does not fulfill his promise associates himself with batil (falsehood) and hellfire will be his abode. I am the clear proof of Allah. I am His Immortal Kalima (everlasting word). I am the representative of representatives.”
Salman (as) said, “O’ Ameerul Momineen (asws)! I read about You in Taurah and Injeel. May my parents be sacrificed upon You. I swear by Allah, if people had not said they will kill Salman (as), I would have told them Your true attributes. You are that proof of Allah through whom the repentance of Adam (as) gained acceptance. Through You, Yusuf (as) was freed from the well. You are the one through whom Allah sent His mercy upon Ayyub (as).”
Ameerul Momineen (asws) said, “Do you know the reason of Allah’s mercy upon Ayyub?”
Salman (as) said, “Allah knows and You know”.
Ameerul Momineen (asws) said, “ Ayyub doubted in My kingdom. Allah said to Ayyub, “O’ Ayyub, do you doubt in the one whom I have chosen? I tested Adam (as) and then forgave him through the test of Ali (asws) ibn Abi Talib (as) and you doubt in His kingdom? I swear by My honor, you will taste My wrath or you accept the obedience of Ali (asws) ibn Abi Talib (as) with repentance”.
Then Ayyub (as) repented and was forgiven by Allah. He testified to My (Moula asws) obedience”.
(Kanzul Fawaid Second Edition pg 57)
Khutbah al Shiqshiqiyyah
Beware! I swear by Allah, the son of Abu Quhafah (la) (Abu Bakr la) dressed himself , using whatever means necessary, with the cloak of caliphate even though he knew the caliphate revolved around My station. I am the river of fortune from which knowledge and inspiration flow and no one can even imagine to be able to reach My elevated station.
Regardless of this, I left aside the caliphate and did not seek it. Should I without any followers attempt to seize the caliphate or should I patiently wait through the immense darkness of adversity until the old grow weak and the young become old and the momin suffered immense hardships until he stood before Allah. Therefore, I remained patient even though it was like an arrow in the eyes and a hand upon the throat. I watched the usurpation of My inheritance until the first one left this world and handed over the caliphate to ibn al Khattab (la) (umar la).
Then Ameerul Momineen (asws) quoted from al-A’sha’s poetry.
My days are now passed on the camel’s back while there were days of peace when I enjoyed the company of Jabir’s brother Hayyan.
It is indeed a strange occurrence that while alive he desired to be relieved of the burden of caliphate. However, before he departed this world, he graciously tied its rope to the second one. There is no question these two kept its reins strictly for themselves. This one arrogantly kept the reins of caliphate tightly in his grip. Mistakes bound plentiful as did the excuses. He held the reins like one who is sitting upon a wild camel. If he pulled the reins too tightly then the camel’s nostrils would be slit, but if he loosened his grip, then he would be thrown from the saddle. I swear by Allah, the people became entangled in sinfulness, depravity, immorality, and unrighteousness.
Regardless I remained patient throughout his long and unrelenting trial until he departed this world and place the caliphate amongst a group of which he included Me. Even though there was no doubt in My supremacy in the matter of successorship. However, once again they considered themselves superior and Me as their equal. Out of jealousy and spite one from amongst them turned against and so inclined the others to do the same. Some out of spite and some out of kinship. Then the third of these three rose up defiantly. Along with him, the children of his grandfather (Bani Ummayah la) also rose up devouring the wealth of Allah like a camel devours the fresh green of spring. He did so until his arrogancy brought him down and his hold on the reins of the caliphate was severed.
Then, the people rushed towards Me from all sides. In such a way that Hasan (asws) and Hussain (asws) were to be trampled and My cloak was torn from all sides. They gathered around Me the way a flock of sheep gathers around their shepherd. Only then did I take up the reins of government. However one side separated themselves and another became disobedient while the remaining began acting unlawfully as if they had not heard the word of Allah saying:
As for the abode of the hereafter, We assign it to those who seek not oppression in the earth nor corruption and the end is good for those who guard against evil (28:83)
I swear by Allah, they had heard it and understood it, but the world appeared shiny before their eyes and its adornments enticed them.
Behold! I swear by Him who caused the seed to grow and created man, if the people had not come to Me and if Allah had not vowed the learned would not ignore the atrocities of the oppressor nor the despair of the oppressed, then I would have cast aside the reins of the caliphate and would have treated the last one as I did the first one. Then you would have realized this world of yours holds no value before Me.
When Ameerul Momineen (asws) reached this point, a man from Iraq arrived and handed a letter to Ameerul Momineen (asws). Ameerul Momineen (asws) stopped speaking and began to read the letter. When He finished, ibn Abbas (ra) said, “O’Ameerul Momineen (asws)! I wish You would continue Your speech from the point where You stopped.”
Ameerul Momineen (asws) said, “Alas! O’ibn Abbas (ra)! This sermon had its own time and that time has now passed and will not come again.”
Ibn Abbas (ra) said, “I swear by Allah, I have never regretted anything the way I regretted not being able to listen to the entire sermon of Moula (asws).”
(Najul Israr pg 188-191)
Khutba Ana Medinatul Ilm
Sermon of I am the city of knowledge
This sermon is written in the book of Allama Kamal ul Deen Abu Salim Muhammad bin Talha entitled “Darul Mazam” and Sheik Sulaiman Qunduzi mentioned it in his famous book “Yanabil Muwaddah”. Some parts of this sermon are also mentioned in Syed Shabul Deen’s book “Tawzihul Daliel” and Syed Hamad Hussain’s book “Abqawatul Anwar”. Ameerul Momineen (asws) delivered this sermon on the mimbar of Kufa.
All praise be to Allah who is the creator of the heavens and the earth. Who spread the earth and arranged it according to its systems. Allah is the one who established the mountain heights and the flowing rivers. The winds start to blow and stop by His order. He is the one who lit the heavens by His Noor. He is the one who has command over all of the creation in the heavens and upon the earth. Allah is the one who created the clouds which move by His command. Allah is the one who lights the darkest of nights. Allah is the one who created the body of man and established within it systems. Allah is the one who sustains. He is the one who resurrects. I praise and thank Allah for His every single blessing. I testify there is no god except Allah. He is unique in His Oneness. I testify with such a testimony that brings peace and protection upon the one who recites it and removes the wrath. I testify Muhammad (saw) is the Seal of Prophets and is that prophet who explained and proclaimed the message of Allah. Allah sent Him upon a nation of idol worshippers. RasoolAllah (saw) conveyed the message of Allah. He guided the people and through the miracle of Quran removed the preaching of shaitan. He defeated the deviation and kufr (disbelief) of Arabs. The Sharia of Muhammad (saw) was established from that time until the Day of Judgment. Allah honored the Sacred Offspring of RasoolAllah (saw).
O’people! It has become an example of disaster. These ‘khawaja sara’ (cowardly) have become the authority and women have become rulers. The desires of the people have gone towards this world. The sufferings have become great. Everyone is making false claims upon the authority. The earth has lost its center. People have forgotten their duties towards Allah. The truth has been hidden. The falsehood has emerged. Illegitimates have taken over. Oppressors have stepped forward. The low amongst the people have become the honored. The pious have become disgraced. People have denied Quran. The all acts of the people have gone against the nature (teachings of Islam). Nobility has vanished. Modesty has become worthless. People have usurped the rights of nobles, and the Nobles have become disgraced. ‘Khaddar’ (nation of peoples) will occupy Khurasan and destroy the forts. They will occupy Iraq and fill it with bloodshed. Alas! Their mouths are open and their lips are parched.
After this Ameerul Momineen (asws) looked towards His right side and then His left and took a long deep breath. The color of Moula (asws)’s face changed.
At that time, Suwaid bin Nofal Halali stood up and said, “O’Ameerul Momineen (asws)! How do you know about these incidents? Were You present there?”
Upon hearing this, Ameerul Momineen (as) looked at him with immense anger and said, “May the criers cry upon you and may you be overcome by sufferings. O’son of a coward, vile, and false liar! A group shall overcome you.I am the secret of secrets. I am the source of Noor. I am the leader of the heavens. I am the one praised by the angels. I am the friend of Jibrael (as). I am the leader of Mikael (as). I am the master of all the angels. I am the ‘Sumundal’ of the heavens. I am the source of sincerity and truth. I am the guardian of the mysteries of Allah. I am the star which guides in the immense darkness. I am the height of knowledge and marifat. I am the one who established the clouds. I am that Noor which removes the darkness of the nights (everyone is guided towards haqq through Me). I am the proof upon all the prophets and Imams. I am the power of creation. I am the interpreter of Injeel. I am the fifth of Kisa (ref Hadith ul Kisa). I am the meaning of Sura an Nisa. I am the love of the lovers. I am the secret of Ibrahim (as). I am that Ajdar (snake) of Musa (as). I am the Wali (master) of all walis. I am the inheritor of the knowledge of the prophets. I am the river of Zaboor. I am the Veil of Allah. I am the one who is chosen by Allah. I am the ‘Ailya’ in the Injeel. I have incomprehensible power. I am the standard bearer. I am the Imam of the Day of Judgment. I am the distributor of jannah and jahannum. I am the Master of Religion. I am the Imam of Muttaqeen (pious). I am the inheritor of RasoolAllah (saw). I am the helper of all helpers. I am the one who destroyed the kufr from their root. I am the Father of the Holy Imams (asws).
I am the one who removed the door of Khayber. I am the one who caused the armies to flee. I am the precious pearl of Imamate. I am the door of the city of knowledge. I am the interpreter of Quran. I am the one who solves all troubles. I am Noon wa Kalam. I am that Noor which removes the darkness of deviation. I am the purpose of the prophets. I am the one who was praised in Hal Ata (Quran 76:5-22). I am the Greatest Message. I am the Siratul Mustaqeem (straight path). I am the truth of all truths. I am the secret of the words of Allah. I am the Noor of bodies. I am the key of the door to the unseen. I am that Noor who fills the hearts of man with iman (faith). I am the Noor of the souls. I am the ‘Ruh” (spirit) of the body. I am the one who does not flee. I am the helper of My friends. I am the unsheathed sword of Allah. I am a martyr. I am the complete Quran. I am the interpretation of Quran. I am the comfort of Rasool (saw). I am the Husband of Batool (sa). I am the pillar of Islam. I am the destroyer of idols. I am the purpose of Allah. I am the slayer of jinns. I am the piety of Momineen. I am the Imam of the Blessed. I am the treasure of the secret of prophet hood. I am the one who has the knowledge of the beginning and of the end. I am the friend of friends. I am the ‘Isa’ of My time. I swear by Allah I am the Face of Allah. I swear by Allah I am the Lion of Allah. I am the Master of the Arabs. I am the one who removes sufferings. I am the one who ‘La fata illah Ali (asws)’ (there is no victor like Ali asws) was said about. I am the one in whose regard the saying of ‘You are to Me as Haroun was to Musa” was said. I am the Lion of Bani Ghalib.
I am Ali (asws) ibn Abi Talib (as)
Narrator says the person who stood and questioned Moula (asws) could not bear hearing the attributes of Ameerul Momineen (asws). Upon hearing the words of Moula Ali (asws), he screamed and fell dead. Ameerul Momineen (asws) continued His sermon.
“All praise is due to Allah who created the spirits and the nations. Blessings be upon ‘Ism e Azm’ (hidden name of Allah), Noor e Muqaddam (Sacred Noor), Muhammad (saw) wa Aale Muhammad (asws). Ask Me! Ask Me regarding the secrets of the heavens. I possess all the knowledge of the heavens and of the earth. Ask Me before I will no longer be amongst you. My chest is filled with knowledge.”
Narrator says all the scholars and learned people stood along with all of the walis and companions and they kissed the feet of Ameerul Momineen (asws). They asked Ameerul Momineen (asws) to continue His speech.
Moula Ali (asws) said, “The time will come when this world will be filled with tyranny and injustice. Then One who has the knowledge of Muhammad (saw) and is the inheritor of Muhammad (saw) will appear bearing His sword. He will remove the tyrants from their positions of rule. He will revive the sunnah of RasoolAllah (saw).
O’one from amongst you who is unaware of My attributes! Be aware! I possess all the secrets and knowledge in My heart. I have revealed the truth. I am the one who reveals the treasures of the unseen. I have revealed the secrets for you. I have given you a hint so you may gain the marifat (recognition) of these secrets. Good news is for the one who has attached himself to the Rope of Allah and has offered his prayers in the company of his Imam (as) because He is the one who knows the meanings of the Book and understands its purpose. When one does this, he enters into such an ocean which is filled with marifat (recognition).
Then Ameerul Momineen (asws) recited these words. “I have knowledge of the beginning and the end. I am the guardian of the knowledge of the day of judgment. I am the one who will reveal the secrets of the unseen. I possess all the secrets of Allah. I am the source for all power. I am the one who has full command over the entire creation.
If I wish, I can interpret Sura al Fatiha in such a way that it will take seventy camels to bear its weight. Kaaf and Quran are such words whose secrets are hidden. These are such words whose meanings are very complex. These are the rivers of marifat (recognition) and lamps of the secrets of ghayab (unseen). They are at the last level of intellect. The one who opens the Book with these understandings will find the answer “O’Ali (asws) ibn Abi Talib (as)! You are the Imam (asws) of the people.” Sacred is the one who brings this earth back to life after its death and returns the Wilayat back to its true owner.”
Narrator says this was the last sermon of nooriani (glorification) which he heard and wrote.
(Abqatul Anwar Fifth Edition pg 552 Yanabil Muwaddah ref Najul Isarar First Edition pg 218-225)
Narrator’s Note: Only those people with a high level of marifat can understand the greatness, glory, and hidden secrets of this sermon.
Khutba Noon wa Qalam
Allama Syed Shahabil Deen writes in Tawzih ul Dalail “I have read this sermon by Ameerul Momineen (asws) in all the books of great scholars”. Hz Ameerul Momineen Ali (asws) ibn Abi Talib (as) said on the mimbar of Kufa,
I am the Noon and Qalam. I am that Noor which removes the darkness. I am Siratul Mustaqeem (straight path). I am Farooq e Azam. I am the ocean of knowledge. I am the source of wisdom. I am the Khabar e Azeem (Greatest Message). I am Siratul Mustaqeem. I am the inheritor of knowledge. I am the one who scattered the stars throughout the sky. I am the pillar of Islam. I am the one who broke the idols. I am the King of the World. I am hope in the face of sufferings. I am the greatest of the greats. I am Siddiq e Akbar (Most Trustworthy). I am the Imam of the day of judgment.
I am Saqi e Kauthar (Distributor of the water at the Pond of Kauthar). I possess all the knowledge. I know every secret of Allah. I am the meaning of the ayahs of Allah. I am the one who removes misfortune. I am guardian of Kalimaat e Illahi (words of Allah). I speak to the dead. I am the one who removes doubts. I am the triumphant in all wars. I possess all miracles. I am the meaning of the fazail (attributes) of Allah. I am the Hafiz of Quran (Memorizer of Quran). I am the one who explains what iman (faith) is. I am the distributor of jannah (paradise) and jahannum (hellfire). I speak to the Ajdar (snake).
I am the destroyer of idols. I am the truth of all religions. I am the fountain of blessings. I am the Beginning of Beginnings. I am the defeater of the valiant. I am the King of Bravery. I am the one whose obedience is wajib (compulsory) upon all of the creation. I am the praised in the verse of Hal Ata (Quran 76:5-22). I am the most courageous. I am the standard bearer (Lawa e Hamad) of Allah on the day of judgment. I am the source of blessings and the remover of hardships. I am the purest of all of the creation. I am the destroyer of all oppressors. I am the one who has the knowledge of Allah. I am the one who removes all difficulties.
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