Description
“I recommend that cultural activists devote special attention this year to studying and teaching Nahj al-Balagha.”— Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei, 21 March 2025
The Burden of Truth presents Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei’s reflections from Nahjul Balagha, exploring the immense challenges faced by Imam Ali (a) during his leadership of the Muslim community. Drawing on the Imam’s sermons, letters and words of wisdom, the book examines the political turmoil, social divisions, moral decline, betrayal and the difficulty of discerning truth in times of confusion. It reveals how Imam Ali (a) confronted these trials with unwavering faith, justice, patience and courage, refusing to compromise the truth despite the heavy burden it placed upon him.
This book was published after the martyrdom of the author of this book, the spiritual leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei. It is inspired by his call to give more attention to the insights and lessons inside Nahjul Balagha.
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Author: Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei
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Publisher: Ahlulbayt Islamic Mission
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Language: English
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Category: Ethics / Morality
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Binding: Softcover
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ISBN: 9781919535258
