Ali quotes - page 2

Associating with the wise and the knowledgeable people adds to the prestige of a person. (Ali)
Recitation of the Qur'an without contemplation and thought is futile. View quote
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An alert and learned man will take advice from any event. View quote
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The one from among the Muslims who recites the Qur'an but in the end finds his way to hell, is considerd to be among those that have taken the word of Allah in jest. View quote
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One who rushes madly after inordinate desire, runs the risk of encountering destruction and death. View quote
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Reciter and listener of the Qur'an are alike in prize and reward. View quote
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A fool's mind is at the mercy of his tongue and a wise man's tongue is under the control of his mind. View quote
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O' my Allah! Sustainer of the high sky and the suspended firmament which Thou hast made a shelter for the night and the day, an orbit for the sun and the moon and a path for the rotating stars, and for populating it Thou hast created a group of Thy angels who do not get weary of worshipping Thee. O' Sustainer of this earth which Thou hast made an abode for people and a place for the movement of insects and beasts and countless other creatures seen and unseen. O' Sustainer of strong mountains which Thou hast made as pegs for the earth and (a means of) support for people. If Thou givest us victory over our enemy, save us from excesses and keep us on the straight path of truth. But if Thou givest them victory over us, then grant us martyrdom and save us from mischief. View quote
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Through us you got guidance in the darkness and secured high position, and through us you got out of the gloomy night. The ears which do not listen to the cries may become deaf. How can one who remained deaf to the loud cries (of the Qur'an and the Prophet) listen to (my) feeble voice. The heart that has ever palpitated (with fear of Allah) may get peace. View quote
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O son of Adam, when you see that your Lord, the Glorified, bestows His Favors on you while you disobey Him, you should fear Him (take warning that His Wrath may not turn those very blessings into misfortunes). View quote
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Submission to Allah's Will is the best companion; wisdom is the noblest heritage; theoretical and practical knowledge are the best signs of distinction; deep thinking will present the clearest picture of every problem. (Ali)
I appreciate an old man's cautious opinion more than the valor of a young man. View quote
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Defend your faith (in Allah) with the help of charity. Protect your wealth with the aid of Zakat. Let the prayers guard you from calamities and disasters. View quote
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Every person who is tempted to go astray, does not deserve punishment. View quote
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One who forsakes truth earns eternal damnation. View quote
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If you want to pray to Allah for better means of subsistence, then first give something in charity. View quote
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He who practices moderation and frugality will never be threatened with poverty. View quote
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When some blessings come to you, do not drive them away through thanklessness. View quote
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Those who have come alive out of a blood-bath live longer and have more children. View quote
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Contentment is the capital which will never diminish. View quote
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The mind of a wise man is the safest custody of secrets; cheerfulness is the key to friendship; patience and forbearance will conceal many defects. (Ali)
Books are the gardens of scholars. View quote
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If a friend envies you, then he is not a true friend. View quote
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If you understand Allah's Majesty, then you will not attach any importance to the creatures. View quote
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A virtuous person is better than virtue and a vicious person is worse than vice. View quote
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