Nahj al-Balaghah for Children
The People of Arabia
Allah sent Muhammad, may Allah bless
him and his Household, as a warner for
all the worlds,
and as the trustee of His revelation,
while you, the people of Arabia,
followed the worst of creeds
and were the most ill placed.
You lived amongst harsh rocks
and venomous serpents.
You drank muddy water
and ate coarse food.
You shed each others blood
And broke the ties of kinship.
Idols stood amongst your midst
And sins held you in their bondage.
(Sermon 26)