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Wise sayings of Ali (R.A.)

 
  1. The punishment of involving yourself in the love of material aspects is the deprivation of true love for Allah Ta'ala.
  2. Miserliness is the clothing of dishonour.
  3. Do not be satisfied (with the results) of that person whose heart is not in his work.
  4. It is easier to turn a mountain into dust,than to create love in a heart that is filled with hatred.
  5. The person who follows his desires will surely get lost (becomes purposeless).
  6. Bravery is that you exercise patience for a little while.
  7. Moderation is the best status in all affairs.
  8. Your best friend is that person,who assists you the most,in time of your needs.
  9. It is better to refrain from sins than to seek forgiveness later.
  10. The person who is ensnared by jealousy will be ensnared by a 'bad' ending.
  11. Many diseases(and problems) are due to extravagance.
  12. An intelligent enemy is (sometimes) better than a foolish friend.
  13. Ability (taufeeq) to do something is good fortune and helplessness(not being able to do something) is misfortune.
  14. The person who points out and looks for faults in others, opens (the door of exposing) his faults to others.
  15. The person who assists a brother at times of difficulty, Allah Ta'ala will assist him in his time of need.
  16. The person who is saved from the tongue of others is fortunate.
  17. The person who saves himself from vulgar language will find falaah(success).
  18. Every act that is beneficial is charity (sadaqa).
  19. Many outside (strange) people are better than your own relatives.
  20. Many of the drowned are those who have been sunk in the sea of ignorance.
  21. Many are the learned(Aalims) whom the world has destroyed.
  22. The best of your wealth is that which is of most benefit to your in times of need.
  23. Whoever loves this world, he is in reality, accumulating (his wealth) for others.
  24. During the day man's actions are always changing, so appreciate those days in which you are able to do good.
  25. At the time of reaching the extreme of difficulty and hardship, then know that the time for ease has to come.
  26. The man who is living in ease cannot appreciate the level of difficulties of others.
  27. The person who has very little wealth and means of happiness will only have ease and comfort at death.
  28. Sometime a little increases and becomes a lot and sometimes a great deal decreases to nothing.
  29. To ask brings dishonour, and to give creates love.
  30. A little,well-earned which satisfies your needs, will suffice you better than a lot which is spent extravagantly.
  31. The greater the degree of happiness, so much (at the end of it) will be your difficulty,loss or grief.
  32. The company of bad (evil) people cause a good person to also be regarded as evil.
  33. Some are great people but people do not value (appreciate) them.
  34. A respectable person always remains honourable even if he is afflicted with difficulties.
  35. He will not be lost who keeps on asking the way.
  36. A person will not be perplexed who makes mashwara (consults) with others.
  37. A cautious (and intelligent) person is he who does not (always) rely on his own opinion and judgement.
  38. The person who is satisfied with his own actions, will have many who dislike him.
  39. The person whose self is precious in his own eyes,then his desires will be valueless to him.
  40. The person who regards minor difficulties as major ,Allah Ta'ala will afflict him with major difficulties and problems.
  41. What right has mankind to be proud and arrogant his beginning was a drop of semen.
  42. The world deceives people, causes harm to them and is left behind by them.
  43. Allah Ta'ala has not made this world a reward for his friends(pious servants, nor does He deprive His enemies of it.
  44. The eyes are the writing place of the heart ie. whatever the eyes sees, it makes an impression on the heart.
  45. What a beautiful thing is it for rich people to humble themselve in front of the poor only for the Pleasure of Allah.
  46. The person who is satisfied with what he has, it becomes sufficient for him.
  47. Do not become arrogant when everything is going according to your desire.
  48. Do not become despondent when things go against your desires.
  49. Whoever strives to attain something he will achieve it or a part of it; Therefore never become discouraged with your efforts.
  50. To place your trust(and belief) in everyone without having experience and knowledge(of that person)is sheer folly.


 


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