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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Ali ibn Abi Talib quotes about
vanity insightful improvement
Vanity prevents improvement
wise enemy foolish
It is better to listen to a wise enemy than to seek counsel from a foolish friend.
ignorance unawareness intellect
There is no capital more useful than intellect and wisdom, and there is no indigence more injurious than ignorance and unawareness.
moral companion admirable
The best companion and helper is admirable morals.
inspiring men insightful
Authority, power, and wealth do not change a man; they only reveal him
cost courtesy
Courtesy costs nothing, but buys everything.
wisdom islamic pride
Put aside your pride, Set down your arrogance, And remember your grave.
wise people add
Associating with the wise and the knowledgeable people adds to the prestige of a person.
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.
wisdom islamic needs
A friend cannot be considered a friend until he is tested in three occasions: in timeof need, behind your back, and after your death.
lazy three action
A person of riyaa (showing off) has three characteristics : He is lazy when alone, energetic when with others, and increases in his actions when he is praised while decreasing in them when he is criticized.
wisdom grief islamic
Greed takes a person to the watering place but gets him back without letting him drink. It undertakes responsibility but does not fulfill it. Often the drinker gets choked before quenching his thirst. The greater the worth of a thing yearned for, the greater is the grief for its loss. Desires blind the eyes of understanding. The destined share would reach him who does not approach it.
wisdom islamic light
The world is darkness; knowledge is light; but knowledge without truth is a mere shadow.