50 Quotes by Ali ibn Abi Talib
Ali ibn Abi Talib was a cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad, and is revered by Muslims as the fourth caliph and one of the most important figures in Islamic history. Born in 601 CE, Ali was a close companion of the Prophet and played a key role in the early development of Islam. He is known for his bravery, piety, and wisdom, and is revered by both Sunni and Shia Muslims. Ali is also known for his contributions to Islamic jurisprudence and his teachings on ethics and morality. His life and legacy continue to be studied and celebrated by Muslims around the world, and he remains an important figure in the history of Islam. (Bio)
Ali ibn Abi Talib Quotes
Be like a flower that gives its fragrance even to the hand that crushed it. (Meaning)
Never make a decision in anger and never make a promise in happiness. (Quote Meaning)
Beautiful people are not always good, but good people are always beautiful. (Meaning)
The worst of our faults is our interest in other people's faults. (Quote Meaning)
The days of life pass away like clouds, so do good while you are alive. (Meaning)
The best revenge is to improve yourself. (Quote Meaning)
Authority, power, and wealth do not change a man; they only reveal him (Meaning)
Silence is the garden of thought. (Quote Meaning)
When proven wrong, the wise man will correct himself and the ignorant will keep arguing. (Meaning)
I will be patient till even patience tires of my patience. (Quote Meaning)
He who understands humanity seeks solitude (Meaning)
A moment of patience in a moment of anger prevents a thousand moments of regret. (Quote Meaning)
He who trusts the world, the world betrays him. (Meaning)
Surely silence can sometimes be the most eloquent reply. (Quote Meaning)
Courtesy costs nothing, but buys everything. (Meaning)
Do for this life as if you live forever, do for the afterlife as if you will die tomorrow. (Quote Meaning)
The nourishment of body is food, while the nourishment of the soul is feeding others. (Meaning)
No wealth like education and no poverty like ignorance (Quote Meaning)
The best deed of a great man is to forgive and forget. (Meaning)
Loving one another is half of wisdom. (Quote Meaning)
Greed is permanent slavery (Meaning)
The disease of the heart is worse than the disease of the body. (Quote Meaning)
Beware of speaking too much, for it increases mistakes and engenders boredom. (Meaning)
Do not be a slave to others when Allah has created you free. (Quote Meaning)
He who has a thousand friends has not a friend to spare, and he who has one enemy will meet him everywhere. (Meaning)
People are slaves to this world, and as long as they live favorable and comfortable lives, they are loyal to religious principles. (Quote Meaning)
He who does not have forbearance, has nothing. (Meaning)
The most complete gift of God is a life based on knowledge. (Quote Meaning)
Knowledge enlivens the soul. (Meaning)
Patience is of two kinds: patience over what pains you, and patience against what you covet. (Quote Meaning)
Silence is the best reply to a fool. (Meaning)
Your remedy is within you, but you do not sense it. (Quote Meaning)
Do for this life as if you live forever, do for the afterlife as if you die tomorrow. (Meaning)
Body is purified by water. Ego by tears. Intellect is purified by knowledge. And soul is purified with love. (Quote Meaning)
Be like a flower that gives its fragrance even to the hand that crushed it.
Never make a decision in anger and never make a promise in happiness.
A hopeless man sees difficulties in every chance, but a hopeful person sees chances in every difficulty.
Beautiful people are not always good, but good people are always beautiful.
The worst of our faults is our interest in other people's faults.
People are of two types, they are either your brothers in faith or your equals in humanity.
Hide the good you do, and make known the good done to you.
A True friend is one who sees a fault, gives you advice and who defends you in your absence.
There are three signs of a knowledgeable person: knowledge, forbearance and silence.
The best revenge is to improve yourself.
Authority, power, and wealth do not change a man; they only reveal him
A moment of patience in a moment of anger prevents a thousand moments of regret.
I will be patient till even patience tires of my patience.
He who trusts the world, the world betrays him.
Do not raise your children the way your parents raised you; they were born for a different time.
Do not take someone's silence as his pride, perhaps he is busy fighting with his self.
Don't engage your heart in grief over the past or you wont be ready for what is coming.
Two things cause people to be destroyed: fear of poverty and seeking superiority through pride.
Surely silence can sometimes be the most eloquent reply.
Do not use the sharpness of your speech on your mother who taught you how to speak.
He who understands humanity seeks solitude
The days of life pass away like clouds, so do good while you are alive.
Silence is the garden of thought.
Stubbornness destroys good advice.
True friends are a single soul divided between different bodies.
The world is darkness; knowledge is light; but knowledge without truth is a mere shadow.
― Ali ibn Abi Talib Quotes
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