Ali ibn Abi Talib
Ali ibn Abi Talib
Ali ibn Abi Talib was the cousin and son-in-law of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, ruling over the Islamic caliphate from 656 to 661...
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grateful deeds rewards
If you find that somebody is not grateful for all that you have done for him, then do not get disappointed because often you will find that someone else feels under your obligation though you have done nothing for him and thus your good deeds will be compensated, and Allah will reward you for your goodness.
true-friend giving advice
A True friend is one who sees a fault, gives you advice and who defends you in your absence.
knowledgeable-person silence three
There are three signs of a knowledgeable person: knowledge, forbearance and silence.
advancement prosperity pondering
There is no knowledge and science like pondering and thought; and there is no prosperity and advancement like knowledge and science.
happy-life afterlife forever
Do for this life as if you live forever, do for the afterlife as if you will die tomorrow.
persons helpless
The most helpless person is the one who is helpless in reforming himself.
dislike
Dislike in yourself what you dislike in others.
disappointment frustration insightful
The outcome of fear is disappointment and shyness is frustration.
manners nobility bad-manners
There is no nobility with bad manners.
pride fighting self
Do not take someone's silence as his pride, perhaps he is busy fighting with his self.
kindness fall heart
Awaken your heart to kindness and mercy for the people and love and tenderness for them. Never, never act with them like a predatory beast which seeks to be satiated by devouring them, for the people fall into two categories: they are either your brethren in faith or your kindred in creation ... Do not ever say, 'I have been given authority' or 'My command should be obeyed.' Because it corrupts the heart, consumes one's faith, and invites calamities.
deeds arrogant sin
The sin which makes you sad and repentant is more liked by Allah than the good deed which turns you arrogant.
greed insightful slavery
Greed is permanent slavery
envy manners persons
There is no rest for the person who has envy, and there is no love for the person who has bad manners.