Ghurar Al-Hikam Wa Durar Al-Kalim, Exalted Aphorisms and Pearls of Speech

Ghurar Al-Hikam Wa Durar Al-Kalim, Exalted Aphorisms and Pearls of Speech

What unfolds when nearly ten thousand concise sayings of Imam Ali (ʿa) are gathered into one collection? Ghurar al-Hikam wa Durar al-Kalim preserves these timeless aphorisms, arranged alphabetically and thematically, offering readers a treasury of ethical and spiritual wisdom.

About the Book Compiled by Qadhi Nasih al-Din Abu al-Fath ʿAbd al-Wahid al-Amudi (d. 510 AH), this work is regarded as one of the most comprehensive collections of Imam Ali’s (ʿa) sayings. It draws from earlier sources such as Nahj al-Balaghah, Miʾat Kalimah, and Tuhaf al-ʿUqul. The English translation by Tahir Ridha Jaffer was published by Ansariyan Publications in Qom, presented in a parallel Arabic–English format. The compilation organizes ninety-one thematic sections, covering subjects such as humility, trust in God, leadership, devotion, and daily conduct.

What You Will Discover

• Thousands of aphorisms attributed to Imam Ali (ʿa), each offering insight into ethics, spirituality, or community life.
• Organization by themes such as humility, God-consciousness, justice, and leadership.
• Parallel presentation of Arabic text alongside English translation.
• A contemplative and devotional tone that encourages reflection on Imam Ali’s (ʿa) wisdom.
• Context from earlier sources that ensured preservation of authenticity.

About the Author Qadhi al-Amudi (d. 510 AH) was a traditionist, judge, and naqīb (head of a noble lineage) recognized for his dedication to preserving sayings of Imam Ali (ʿa). His work was later esteemed by scholars such as Ibn Shahrashub and ʿAllamah Majlisi. Translator Tahir Ridha Jaffer renders the text with accuracy and reverence, making the aphorisms accessible to modern readers while preserving their classical depth.

Who Is This Book For? This book is ideal for students of Islamic ethics, admirers of the Ahl al-Bayt (ʿa), and anyone drawn to the distilled wisdom of Imam Ali (ʿa) expressed through timeless aphorisms.