Timeless Wisdom

Syed Muhammad Razi, a scholar of the 7th century, compiled the sayings, letters, and sermons of
Mawlay Kayinaat Janabe Amirul Momineen
Ali ibn abi Talib
in a book titled Nahjul Balagha (Peak of Eloquence). Here we are presenting the wisdom of Imam Ali for your reading pleasure.

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The first and foremost in religion is God-awareness

Anger is a type of insanity that makes you feel sorry afterwards. However, if you do not feel sorry, then your lunacy is definite

How astonishing man is that he speaks with fat, talks with a piece of flesh, hears with a bone and breathes through a hole

Inability is a disaster; patience is bravery; abstinence is a treasure, self-restrain is a shield; and the best companion is submission to Divine Will

He who adopts greed devalues himself; he who discloses his hardships to others will face humiliation

Socialize with people in such a manner that when you die, they should weep for you and as long as you live, they should long for your company

Two kinds of greedy people never get satisfied; the seeker of knowledge and the seeker of this world The worst sin is that which the sinner takes lightly

Contentment is a wealth that is not exhausted

The worst friend is he for whom formality has to be observed

He who guards his secrets retains control in his own hands

Abstention from wrongdoing is easier than seeking help afterwards

Greed is a permanent slavery

Vanity prevents improvement

O’ son of Adam, whatever you earn beyond your basic needs, you will only be a trustee for someone else to use it

Inflexibility destroys good advice

The outcome of fear is disappointment and of shyness is frustration

The best form of piety is to conceal it from others

Remain active in your sickness as long as you can

He who is abandoned by relatives is dear to the strangers

Submission to God's will is the cure of the misery of the heart

Grief accelerates the aging process

He, who does not know his own worth is doomed to destruction

Opportunity moves quickly and rarely comes back

Good physical health comes from lack of jealousy

When you fall in poverty, trade with God through charity

The best deed is the one which you have to force yourself to do


 

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