Introduction 
This is the first part of Martyr Mutahhari's book Sayri dar Nahj al-balaghah 

Theology and Metaphysics 
One of the fundamental issues dealt with in the Nahj al-balaghah relates to theological and metaphysical problems. 

Suluk and 'Ibadah 
'Ibadah, or service, of the One God and negation of everything else as an object of service and worship, is one of the essential teachings of God-sent apostles. 

Government and Justice 
One of the frequently discussed issues in the Nahj al-balaghah is that of government and justice. 

Moral Lectures and Aphorisms 
Moral and spiritual teachings constitute the greater part of the Nahj al-balaghah making up almost half of the book. 
 
The World and Worldliness 
Of the frequent themes of the Nahj al-balaghah is strong warning against the dangers of worldliness.