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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books Compilation of Imam 'ali's Words Classification of Nahj Al-balaghah Nahj al-Balaghah is a vast and deep ocean of knowledge that cannot be fathomed easily. Although scholars and researchers have tried to delve into this ocean of wonder, they have not yet succeeded in fully locating or comprehending the pearls of knowledge that the words of Imam 'Ali contain.

The topics or subjects of this immensely rich book are so broad and varied that they cannot be easily enumerated. Thus, those who have focused their research on Nahj al-Balaghah, have endeavoured to identify the subjects of this book to their best ability, yet it could be said that they have succeeded fully in their efforts. Some of the prominent efforts made in this field are as follows: A.

Martyr Murtaza Mutahhari says in his valuable book "Sayri dar Nahj al-Balaghah", that there are quite many subjects and topics in this book which could be broadly defined as follows: 25 Theology and the Supernatural / Ilahiyyat wa Mawara ' al-Tabi'ah Manners and Worship / Suluk wa Ibadat Government and Justice / Hakumat wa Idalat World and worldliness / Dunya wa Dunya-Parasti Epic and Bravery / Hamasah wa Shaja'at Poetical Saga and Mysteries / Malahim wa Maghibat Supplications /Du'a wa Munajat Criticism of People's Behaviour Social Principles Islam and Qur'an Ethics and Self-Reform Personalities B.

The Syrian Researcher, Labib Bayzun in his book, Tasnif Nahj al-Balaghah has presented a more precise categorization in this regard. Actually he has categorized the contents of Nahj al- Balaghah under nine general definitions, each of which consists of several subjects -49 in all- and each subject is made up of numerous specific topics numbering 376.

His definitions are as follows: Fundamentals of Religion / Usul al-Din Practical Laws of Religion / Furu ' al-Din Leadership and Leaders / al-Imamah wa al-Aimmah Lifestyle of Imam 'Ali ( 'a) / Sirah al-Imam Wars of the Imam during his caliphate / Hurub al-Imam State Policy / Siyasah al-Dawlah Social Affairs / al-Shu'un al-Ijtima'iyyah Man and Personal Affairs / al-Insan wa Shu'unuh Maxims and Advices / al-Mawa'iz wa al-Irshadat C.

In the book al-Dalil 'ala al-Mawzu 'at Nahj al-Balaghah 27 Nahj al-Balaghah has been categorized into 7 broad definitions and 132 specific subjects.