as-Sayyid ar-Raḍī says: It is related that when Amīr al-mu’minin delivered this sermon people began to tremble, tears flowed from their eyes and their hearts were frightened. Some people call this sermon the Brilliant Sermon (al-Khuṭbatu’l-Gharrā’)
قال الشريف: وفي الخبر: أنّه (عليه السلام) لمّا خطب بهذه الخطبة اقشعرت لها الجلود، وبكت العيون، ورجفت القلوب. ومن الناس من يسمي هذه الخطبة: «الغراء».
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Nahj al-Balāgha #1682As-Sayyid ar-Raḍī says: This saying has also been related from the Prophet, may Allāh bless him and his descendants.
Nahj al-Balāgha #295This sermon is called the al-Gharrā’ and it is one of the most wonderful sermons of Amīr al-mu’minin.
Nahj al-Balāgha #2097As-Sayyid ar-Raḍī says: It is also said that “‘arṭabah” means ‘ṭabl’ (drum) and “kūbah’’ means ‘lute’.