Sermon 65 - Commentary

Ibn Maithim al-Bahrani, in his commentary, says that the imam begins with taqwa as the foundation of all action in battle.

True courage stems from fear of Allah, not just mere bravery.

Clench your teeth, as Imam Ali says, and complete your armour.

are practical pieces of advice for composure and preparedness.

Repeat your attacks and feel ashamed of running away highlights the moral and religious prohibition of fighting from the battlefield.

The reference to Satan hiding in the enemy's corner warns against underestimating the psychological warfare employed by Mavya's side.

Al-Ammal Majlisi records narrations showing that the Imam gave this guidance during the most critical days of Safin to counter war-wariness and enemy psychological tactics.

The Quranic verse at the end, 47-35, reinforces that Allah never wastes efforts of the believers.

Ibn Maithim al-Bahrani, in his commentary, says that the imam begins with taqwa as the foundation of all action in battle.

True courage stems from fear of Allah, not just mere bravery.

Clench your teeth, as Imam Ali says, and complete your armour.

are practical pieces of advice for composure and preparedness.

Repeat your attacks and feel ashamed of running away highlights the moral and religious prohibition of fighting from the battlefield.

The reference to Satan hiding in the enemy's corner warns against underestimating the psychological warfare employed by Mavya's side.

Al-Ammal Majlisi records narrations showing that the Imam gave this guidance during the most critical days of Safin to counter war-wariness and enemy psychological tactics.

The Quranic verse at the end, 47-35, reinforces that Allah never wastes efforts of the believers.