Metaphorical image of the world in the sermons of Nahj al-Balagha

Imam Ali (pbuh) is unique in eloquence and rhetoric and master in oration. his thrilling and profound words has captivated the attention of the literalists and doctors of knowlegde and language from his own time. Nahj al-balaghah with its reflective meaning , delightful images and pleasant melody has attracted many masters of oratory and linguistic as soon as it appeared.' World' is one of the basic and important subjects in Nahj al-Balagheh in which Imam Ali shows his great creativity, and eloquence . In his metaphors for world his delicate choice of words and his inspiration in their assembling has given freshness and novelty to his descriptions. The employment of elements of nature, life, motion, sound, time, place and the usage of personal experiences in visualising this matter manifests his thorough understanding and introduction of the world.