Sermon#002
The Sermon of Shiqshiqiyyah
Medina
After the Battle of Jamal
12 min read
Audio Recitation
Sheikh Ahmad Al-Hashimi
0:00 / 12:34
Scholarly Commentary
This sermon, known as Shiqshiqiyyah, is one of the most famous and controversial sermons in Nahjul Balagha. It reflects Imam Ali's feelings about the caliphate and his position during the early period of Islam.
Notes
1This refers to the first Caliph Abu Bakr.
2The metaphor of the axis of a hand-mill indicates centrality and importance.