Nahj al-balagha

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. What is the primary attribution?Sermons, letters, and sayings attributed to Ali ibn Abi Talib (d. 661)
2. What is the date of compilation?Compiled by Sharif al-Radi (d. 1015)
3. Who was Ali ibn Abi Talib?Ali ibn Abi Talib was the fourth Rashidun Caliph, known for his great intellect, justice, and eloquence.
4. Who gathered the texts of Nahj al-balagha?Sharif al‑Radi, a Shia scholar who lived in the 10th to 11th century CE, collected the writings.

Rashidun Caliphate: The period of the first four caliphs succeeding the Prophet Muhammad, marking the early expansion of Islam.
Shia Islam: A major branch of Islam that believes Ali ibn Abi Talib was the rightful successor to Prophet Muhammad.
Aphorism: A concise, pithy statement expressing a general truth or astute observation.