Hadith

Imam Ali ibn Abu Talib [a]

1968 sayings · page 49 of 50

1. He who knocks on Allah's door, it is opened for him

   Ghurar al-Hikam, no. 8292; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 905 · permalink

2. Imam Ali (AS) when he was asked regarding Allah's verse: "Call Me and I will hear you[r supplications]" 'So why does it happen that we supplicate and are not answered?' - replied, 'Because your hearts have been treacherous in eight areas, the first of them being that you know Allah but you do not fulfil your right towards Him as is obligatory upon you, so your inner knowledge of Him has not benefited you at all so then which supplication will be answered for you with this [state of affairs] after you have blocked its doors and paths?!

   A`alam al-Din, no. 269; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 906 · permalink

3. Allah revealed to Prophet Jesus (AS) saying, 'Tell the community of Israelites that verily I do not answer the supplication of anyone from among you against whom one of My creation holds a claim of wrong or oppression.

   al-Khisal, p. 337, no. 40; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 908 · permalink

4. Verily the Kindness of Allah, glory be to Him, does not contradict His Wisdom, therefore not all supplications are answered

   Ghurar al-Hikam, no. 3478; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 909 · permalink

5. It is incumbent upon you to be bound to the lawful, and excel in goodness to your family, and be in remembrance of Allah at all times.

   Ghurar al-Hikam, no. 6131; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 531 · permalink

6. Imama is the [structural] system of the [Muslim] community.

   Ghurar al-Hikam, no. 1095; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 532 · permalink

7. O Allah, indeed the earth will not be devoid of one who upholds the proofs for the sake of Allah - either a manifest and well-known authority, or one who fears [for his life] and is hence, undistinguishable - so that His proofs and arguments may never be invalid.

   Bihar al-Anwar, v. 23, p. 46, no. 91; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 535 · permalink

8. None can bear this responsibility [Imama] except those who are patient, and have insight and knowledge of the circumstances of this issue.

   Sharhe Nahj al-Balagha by Abi al-Hadid, v. 7, p. 36; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 537 · permalink

9. Two voices are cursed and despised by Allah: howling when struck by an affliction, and singing when blessed with a bounty.

   Da`aim al-Islam, v. 1, p. 227; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 86 · permalink

10. Increase your remembrance of death, the day that you will rise from your graves, and your standing before Allah, Mighty and Exalted, and your afflictions will become easier to bear.

    al-Khisal, p. 616, no. 10; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 86 · permalink

11. Compel yourself to good virtues, for verily vices are something you have a natural tendency for.

    Ghurar al-Hikam, no. 2477; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 272 · permalink

12. Expectation is an amiable companion.

    Ghurar al-Hikam, no. 1042; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 273 · permalink

13. There is no end to expectation.

    Ghurar al-Hikam, no. 1010; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 273 · permalink

14. Expectations never cease.

    Ghurar al-Hikam, no. 639; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 273 · permalink

15. Guard yourselves against false expectation, for many a person who begins the day does not live to see its end, and many a one is envied at the beginning of the night while his mourners have assembled by the end of it.

    Ghurar al-Hikam, no. 2572; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 274 · permalink

16. Expectation is like the mirage - it deceives those who view it and leaves behind those who place their hope on it.

    Ghurar al-Hikam, no. 1896; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 274 · permalink

17. Wishes blind the eyes of insight.

    Ghurar al-Hikam, no. 1375; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 274 · permalink

18. Expectation is the sultan of the Satans over the hearts of the oblivious.

    Ghurar al-Hikam, no. 1828; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 274 · permalink

19. The fruit of expectation is the spoilage of deeds.

    Ghurar al-Hikam, no. 4641; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 274 · permalink

20. Expectation causes the heart to forget, breaks promises, increases oblivion, and brings about grief.

    Bihar al-Anwar, v. 78, p. 35, no. 117; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 275 · permalink

21. Expectation drives reason away, breaks promises, encourages oblivion, and brings about grief. So distrust expectation, for it is deceitful and its addict is a sinner.

    Bihar al-Anwar, v. 77, p. 293, no. 2; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 275 · permalink

22. If man were to see his death [approaching] and the speed at which it draws near to him, he would despise expectation.

    Bihar al-Anwar, v. 73, p. 95, no. 79; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 276 · permalink

23. The one who listens to backbiting is as [bad as] the backbiter.

    Ghurar al-Hikam, no. 1171; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 128 · permalink

24. O my son, steer your hearing clear of such a person, for verily he took the most repulsive thing from his mind and poured it into yours!

    al-Ikhtisas, p. 225; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 128 · permalink

25. Cowardliness is an affliction

    Ghurar al-Hikam, no. 89; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 130 · permalink

26. Desire is the bane of the hearts.

    Ghurar al-Hikam, no. 314; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 130 · permalink

27. The bane of faith is idolatry

    Ghurar al-Hikam, no. 3915; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 130 · permalink

28. The bane of certainty is doubt.

    Ghurar al-Hikam, no. 3916; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 130 · permalink

29. The bane of bounty is ingratitude.

    Ghurar al-Hikam, no. 3917; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 130 · permalink

30. The bane of bounty is ingratitude.

    Ghurar al-Hikam, no. 3918; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 131 · permalink

31. The bane of good lineage is pride.

    Ghurar al-Hikam, no. 3919; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 131 · permalink

32. The bane of cleverness is deception

    Ghurar al-Hikam, no. 3920; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 131 · permalink

33. The bane of worship is showing-off.

    Ghurar al-Hikam, no. 3921; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 131 · permalink

34. The bane of generosity is mentioning one's favors to others.

    Ghurar al-Hikam, no. 3923; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 131 · permalink

35. The bane of religion is suspicion.

    Ghurar al-Hikam, no. 3924; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 131 · permalink

36. The bane of the intellect is desire

    Ghurar al-Hikam, no. 3925; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 131 · permalink

37. The obstacles of fate are the bane of glory.

    Ghurar al-Hikam, no. 3922; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 132 · permalink

38. The bane of the soul is infatuation with this world.

    Ghurar al-Hikam, no. 3926; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 132 · permalink

39. The bane of counsel is the contradiction of opinions.'

    Ghurar al-Hikam, no. 3927; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 132 · permalink

40. The downfall of kings is bad conduct

    Ghurar al-Hikam, no. 3928; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 132 · permalink

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