Quotes By Imam Ali- A Muslim Scholar

Imam Ali Mosque

Ali Ibn Abi Talib was the 4rth Muslim caliph. He was the cousin and son in law of prophet Muhammad(sm). According to Shia point of view he was the first Imam and immediate successor after Muhammad. 

Regardless of  point of view all sects of Muslims love and respect him as one of the earliest Islamic scholar.

Here are some of his popular quotes-

“O’ People! Try to be honest for God is the helper of honest people. Avoid telling lies since it will ruin your faith. Know that honest people are on the verge of nobility and honor, while liars are on the verge of collapse and destruction"

“The biggest shame is to mock at something that you have in yourself.”

“Do not let your difficulties fill you with anxiety, after all, it is only in the darkest nights that the stars shine more brilliantly.”

“Be obscure and do not attempt to be famous, do not elevate yourself in order to be remembered. Learn and conceal, find safety in silence, you will please the righteous people and you will outrage the wicked.”

“Aim to live in this world without allowing the world to live inside you because when a boat sits on water it sails perfectly, but when water enters inside the boat, it sinks.”

“The moment you start arguing with an ignorant fool, you have already lost.” 

“O Allaah, I haven't worshiped you because of lusting of heaven or fearing of hell. I've worshiped you because you deserve to be worshiped.” 

 “A person is weighed by his speech and valued by his action. So say that which is weighty and do that which has great value.”

“Do not be a slave to others when God has created you free.”

“When words come from the heart of anyone, they find a place in the heart of another.” 

“Be obscure and do not attempt to be famous, do not elevate yourself in order to be remembered. Learn and conceal, find safety in silence, you will please the righteous people and you will outrage the wicked.”

 
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