Peak of Eloquence Nahjul Balagha By Imam Ali ibn Abu Talib - English Translation - Sermon 186

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Regarding the Vicissitudes of Time (The Mischief That Is to
Occur and the Absence of Lawful Ways of Livelihood)
May my father and mother be sacrificed for those few whose
names are well-known in the heavens while not known on the earth!
Beware, you should expect what is to befall you, such as adversity in your
affairs, severance of relations and the rising up of inferior people. This
will happen when the blow of a sword will be easier for a believer than to
secure one dirham lawfully. This will happen186 when the reward of the
beggar is more than that of the giver. This will be when you are
intoxicated, not by drinking, but with wealth and plenty, swearing without
compulsion and speaking lies without compulsion. This will be when
troubles hurt you as the saddle hurts the hump of the camel. How long
will these tribulations be and how distant the hope (for deliverance from
them)?

O people! Throw away the reins of the horses that carry on their
backs the weight of your hands have committed (i.e. your sins). Do not
cut away from your chief (Imam); otherwise, you will blame yourselves
for your own doings. Do not jump in the fire which is in flames in front of
you; keep away from its courses and leave the middle way for it. Because,
by my life, a believer will die in its flames while others will remain safe.
I am among you like a lamp in the darkness. Whoever enters by it
will be lit. So listen, O men! Preserve it and remain attentive with the ears
of your hearts so that you may understand.