Nahjul Balagha Quotes from Imam Ali (as)
1. During civil unrest, adopt an attitude that does not attach any importance to you, bother you with complicated matters or tries to take advantage of you.
2. The greedy is dishonored; Those who reveal their difficulties are always humiliated; Those who have no control over their tongue often face discomfort.
3. Greed is shame; Cowardice is a mistake; Poverty often prevents an intelligent man from taking his case; a poor man is a stranger in his own town; Misfortune and helplessness are disasters; Patience is a kind of courage; Breaking the connection with the evil world is the greatest wealth; Piety is the best weapon of defense.
4. Submission to the will of Allah is the best companion; Wisdom is the noblest inheritance; theoretical and practical knowledge are the best differentiators; deep thinking will present the clearest picture of any problem.
5.The mind of a wise man is the surest keeper of secrets; Joy is the key to friendship; Patience and tolerance will hide many mistakes.
6. A conceited and self-admiring person is not liked by others; Charity and alms giving are the best cure for suffering and misfortune; one must be accountable in the world to come for the deeds one has done in this world.
7. Man is a wonderful creature; he sees through layers of fat (eyes), hears through a bone (ears) and speaks through a piece of flesh (tongue).
8. When this world favors someone, it gives them the superior qualities and merits of others, and when it turns its back on them, it even robs them of their own excellence and fame.
9. Live among people in such a way that when you die they cry for you and when you live they long for your company.
10.When you control your enemy, in gratitude to Allah forgive him for being able to conquer him.
11. Unhappy is he who cannot make sincere friends in the course of his life, and more unhappy is he who has made them and then lost them (through his works).
12. When you receive some blessings, do not reject them for lack of gratitude.
13. Those abandoned by friends and relatives often find help and compassion from strangers.
14. Anyone tempted to go astray deserves no punishment.
15.Our affairs are tied to the destiny ordained by Allah, and even our best plans can lead to destruction.
16. There is a tradition of the Holy Prophet: "With the help of hair dye, turn old age into youth so that you do not look like Jews." When asked to comment on this tradition, Imam Ali said that there were very few Muslims in early Islam. The Holy Prophet advised them to look young and energetic and not to adopt the fashion of the Jews (priests) with long white beards, but Muslims were not a minority then, their state was strong and powerful, they could adopt any style they wanted.
17.For those who refused to take sides with any Imam Ali or his enemies, Imam Ali said: They have given up religion and they are not fit for infidelity either.
18. Whoever pursues a disordered desire like mad, risks destruction and death.
19. To overlook and forgive the weaknesses of the generous people, for when they fall, Allah will help them.
20. Mistakes are often the result of shyness and fear; Disappointments are the result of shyness; Leisure hours pass like summer clouds, so don't miss your chance to do good.
21. If the revoked right is returned to us, we accept it, otherwise we will continue to claim it.
22.If someone lowers his position, his family tree cannot increase him.
23. To help the afflicted and to help the oppressed to make amends for great sins.
24. O son of Adam, when you see your Lord the glorified, grant yourself his favor, while disobeying him, you must fear him (note that his anger cannot turn these blessings into unhappiness).
25. Often times, the statements and expressions on your face reveal the secrets of your hidden thoughts.
26. When you get sick, don't be nervous and try to be hopeful.
27.The best form of devotion to the service of Allah is not to flaunt Him.
28. If you are getting out of this world and (eventually) facing death, why hesitate (why be nervous about death).
29. Beware: He hasn't exposed so much of your sinful activities to make it appear that He has forgiven you (He may have given you time to repent).
30. When Imam Ali was asked about belief in religion, he replied that the structure of belief is based on four pillars: resistance, conviction, justice and jihad.
Perseverance consists of four attributes: enthusiasm, fear, compassion and anticipation (of death). So who is longing for paradise
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