The first speech is reported by Ibn Tawus in Al-Luhuf ...

The first speech is reported by Ibn Tawus in Al-Luhuf , where he (may God sanctify his soul) says: It has been reported that when he [the Imam] (as) resolved on setting out to Iraq he stood up and addressed the people saying: "Praise be to God. Whatever God wills [is going to happen], there is no power except God. May God's blessings be on His…