Ethics in Nahj al- Balagha

Knowing different temperaments and distinguishing praiseworthy qualities from blameworthy ones, assuming good moral qualities and eliminating vices are the peak of knowledge according to Imam Ali. Commendable moral qualities in his view are the best companion for human being. One of these qualities is associating with the next of kin which is considered as a branch of the virtue of probity. Regard of kinship requires that man shares his material or worldly bounties with his relatives. Overlooking other people s faults important social systems mainly relevant to government and governor whilestating the philosophy and arguments behind them. So if individuals including people and officials ponder the rationality behind laws and instructions, they would have better performance. b) Important ethical questions and issues as well as the explanation of the moral behaviors of human being play a big role in the formation of political identity. Referring to the Sermon of Hammam which explains the moral behaviors of a Muslim, and linking it to sermon 198 which explains the behavioral qualities of the hypocrite, thesecond part of the article deals with the role of the moral behaviors of the faithful and the hypocrite in forming their political identity.