The Sayings of ʿAli ibn Abi Talib (رضي الله عنه)

Nahj al-Balagha: From Where One can Find Best Quotes of Hazrat Ali?

Nahj al-Balagha is a famous book that contains the best collection of Hazrat Ali quotes. It is written by Sharif Razi who is a Shia Scholar. This book contains a wide variety of text that includes Tafseer, sermons, letters, and Hazrat Ali sayings .

What is the importance of Hazrat Ali's Quotes & Sayings?

Hazrat Ali (R.A) quotes are widely shared because Allah granted him great Wisdom. The importance of Ali R.A was mentioned at several places by Prophet P.B.U.H. Once Prophet Muhammad S.A.W.W said:

"I am the house of wisdom (dar al-hikmah) and 'Ali is its door ."

The status of Hazrat Ali is important to both Shias and Sunnis. Islamic Quotes by Hazrat Ali are the source to provide spiritual assistance to the Muslims .

During his life, he had the best power to understand any problem, and he always gave the correct decision in any controversial situation.

Many people came to Hazrat Ali R.A to solve their personal matters because they believed in his wisdom and trusted that his decisions were always full of honesty and justice.

Hazrat Ali's Best Quotes & Sayings in English

Smile even if your heart is dripping blood.

The tongue is like a lion. If you let it loose, it will wound someone.

It is easier to turn a mountain into dust than to create love in a heart that filled with hatred

Forgiveness is the best revenge.

Anger is like a ball of fire, but if you swallow it, it’s sweeter than honey. – Imam Ali Sayings

Conquer your lustful desires and your wisdom will be perfect.

There are two ways to live a pleasant life, either in someone’s heart or someones’s prayer – Quote of Hazrat Ali.

Evildoers never think well of anyone because they see others in their nature.

Do not be a slave to others when Allah has created you free.

Let go of anything that brings you stress and sorrow.

Be like the flower that gives its fragrance even to the hand that crushes it.

Nothing hurts a good soul and a kind heart more than to live amongst people who cannot understand it.

Do not disappoint the one whose hope lies in you.

If you succeed in misleading somebody, Do not think of him of being a big fool, Rather think about how he trusted you.

Beautiful people are not always good, but good people are always beautiful

I didn’t see anyone who smiled more than Rasul-Allah ﷺ

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

Honesty – O’ People! Try to be honest for Allah 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 area on the verge of collapse and destruction.

Do not try to run after him who tries to avoid you.

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 the boat, it sinks.

One of the most respected names in the history of Islam is Hazrat Imam Ali Ibn Abi Talib . I thought he is the luckiest companion of Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) because he grew up in the house of Last Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH).

He ruled as the fourth caliph from 656 to 661 . Nahj al-Balagha, Supplications are read-worthy books written by Hazrat Ali.

As a fourth caliph in Islamic history , he advised his people to behave as true Muslims, warning that he would tolerate no revolution and those who were found guilty of subversive activities would be dealt with harshly.

He was so brave that he achieved the title of “Asadullah”(The Lion of Allah Hazrat Muhammad). Hazrat Ali (RA) was not only a great warrior but a great scholar as well. The Holy Prophet (SAW) said about him , “I am the city of knowledge and Ali is its gate; therefore, whoever wants the city should enter through the gate.”

Some of His credible quotes full of precious messages are given below.

Beautiful people are not always right but good people are still good

Do not be the slave to others when Allah has created you free

The best revenge is to improve yourself

Nothing hurts a good soul and a kind heart more than to live amongst people who cannot understand it

Never mock someone for a reason know you carry yourself. We must take a deep look inside our collar first

There is no limit to knowledge or its attributes, Hazrat Ali رضي الله عنه states the difference between two types of people in this world

Don’t remember Allah in the times of trouble only. Faith in difficulty and prosperity.

Smile even if your heart is dripping blood

Be like the flower that gives its fragrance even to the hand that crushes it

I didn’t see anyone who smiled more than Rasul-Allah ﷺ

“Woman is a delicate creature with strong emotions which has been created by the Almighty God to shoulder responsibility for educating society and moving toward perfection. God created woman as a symbol of His beauty and to give solace to her partner and her family.”

“If you find that somebody is not grateful for all that you have done for him, then do not get disappointed because often you will find that someone else feels under your obligation though you have done nothing for him and thus your good deeds will be compensated, and Allah will reward you for your goodness.”

“In this world, man is a target of death, an easy prey to calamities, here every morsel and every draught is liable to choke one, here one never receives a favor until he loses another instead, here every additional day in one’s life is a day reduced from the total span of his existence, when death is the natural outcome of life, how can we expect immortality?”

“Whoever wants to be a leader should educate himself before educating others. Before preaching to others, he should first practice himself. Whoever educates himself and improves his morals is superior to the man who tries to teach and train others.”

“A brother is like gold and a friend is like a diamond. If gold cracks you can melt it and make it just like it was before. If a diamond cracks, it can never be like it was before.”

“When the world pushes you to your knees, you’re in the perfect position to pray.”

“Life consists of two days, one for you one against you. So when it’s for you don’t be proud or reckless, and when it’s against you be patient, for both days are a test for you.”

“The nourishment of body is food, while the nourishment of the soul is feeding others.”

10 Pearls of Wisdom by Ali ibn Abi Talib

1 – فَاعِلُ الْخَيْرِ خَيْرٌ مِنْهُ، وَفَاعِلُ الشَّرِّ شَرٌّ مِنْهُ

“The doer of good is better than the good itself, and the doer of evil is worse than the evil itself”

2 – أَزْرَى بِنَفْسِهِ مَنِ اسْتَشْعَرَ الطَّمَعَ وَ رَضِيَ بِالذُّلِّ مَنْ كَشَفَ عَنْ ضُرِّهِ وَ هَانَتْ عَلَيْهِ نَفْسُهُ مَنْ أَمَّرَ عَلَيْهَا لِسَانَهُ

“He who adopts greed as a habit devalues himself; he who discloses his hardship agrees to humiliation, and he who allows his tongue to overpower his soul debases the soul.”

3 – الصَّدَقَةُ دَوَاءٌ مُنْجِحٌ، وَأَعْمَالُ الْعِبَادِ فِي عَاجِلِهِمْ، نُصْبُ أَعْيُنِهِمْ فِي آجِلِهِمْ

“Charity is an effective cure, and the actions of people in their present life will be before their eyes in the next life.”

4 – إِذَا وَصَلَتْ إِلَيْكُمْ أَطْرَافُ النِّعَمِ فَلَا تُنَفِّرُوا أَقْصَاهَا بِقِلَّةِ الشُّكْرِ

“When you are bestowed with small favors , do not push them away through lack of gratefulness.”

5 – قُرِنَتِ الْهَيْبَةُ بِالْخَيْبَةِ وَالْحَيَاءُ بِالْحِرْمَانِ وَالْفُرْصَةُ تَمُرُّ مَرَّ السَّحَابِ، فَانْتَهِزُوا فُرَصَ الْخَيْرِ

“The consequence of fear is disappointment and the consequence of bashfulness is frustration. Opportunity passes away like the passing of clouds, so make use of good opportunities.”

6 – مِنْ كَفَّارَاتِ الذُّنُوبِ الْعِظَامِ إِغَاثَةُ الْمَلْهُوفِ، وَالتَّنْفِيسُ عَنِ الْمكْرُوبِ

“Rendering relief to the grief-stricken and providing them with comfort in hardship are among the means of atonement for great sins.”

7 – لِسَانُ الْعَاقِلِ وَرَاءَ قَلْبِهِ، وَقَلْبُ الاْحْمَقِ وَرَاءَ لِسَانِهِ

“The tongue of the wise man is behind his heart, and the heart of the fool is behind his tongue.”

8 – طُوبَى لِمَنْ ذَكَرَ الْمَعَادَ، وَعَمِلَ لِلْحِسَابِ، وَقَنِعَ بِالْكَفَافِ، وَرَضِيَ عَنِ اللهِ

“Blessed is the person who kept in mind the next life, acted so as to be able to render an account, remained content with what sufficed him and remained pleased with Allah ( SWT ).”

9 – السَّخَاءُ مَا كَانَ ابْتِدَاءً، فَأَمَّا مَا كَانَ عَنْ مَسْأَلَةِ فَحَيَاءٌ وَتَذَمُّمٌ

“Generosity is that which is by one’s own initiative, because giving on being asked is either out of self-respect or to avoid rebuke.”

10 – إِذَا حُيِّيْتَ بِتَحِيَّةٍ فَحَيِّ بِأَحْسَنَ مِنْهَا، وإِذَا أُسْدِيَتْ إِلَيْكَ يَدٌ فَكَافِئْهَا بِمَا يُرْبِي عَلَيْهَا، وَالْفَضْلُ مَعَ ذلِكَ لِلْبَادِىءِ

“If you are met with a greeting, give better greetings in return. If a hand of help is extended to you, do a better favor in return, although the credit would remain with the one who was first.”

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Hazrat Ali's Best Quotes & Sayings About Death

Gone Are those who pile wealth, even while they are alive. But those who are knowledgeable stay as long as there is night & day: although their bodies may be dead, but their knowledge is alive in the hearts

Charity is an effective cure, and the actions of people in their present life will be before their eyes in the next life

All matters are subject to destiny, so much so that sometimes death results from effort

A person’s true patience is shown in a time of anger

Rendering relief to the grief-stricken and providing comfort in hardship are among the means of atonement for great sins

Don’t talk about your good health in front of sick. Don’t talk about your riches in front of poor

When you are running away from the world and death is approaching, there is no question of delay in the encounter

Our enemies are not Jews or Christians, but our enemies are our ignorance

The breath of a man is a step towards his death

He who trusts the world, the world betrays him

There is no rest for the person who has envy, and there is no love for the person who has bad manners

You are master of what you say until you utter it, once you deliver it, you are its captive. Preserve your tongue as you do your gold and money. One word could bring disgrace and the termination of a bliss

Don’t show pleasure in somebody’s downfall, for you have no knowledge of what the future holds in store for you

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 the boat, it sinks

The nourishment of body is food, while the nourishment of the soul is feeding others

Hazrat Ali's Best Quotes & Sayings About Friendship, Love, and Marriage

Woman is a delicate creature with strong emotions who has been created by the Almighty God to shoulder responsibility for educating society and moving toward perfection. God created woman as symbol of His own beauty and to give solace to her partner and her family

A brother is like gold and a friend is like diamond. If gold cracks you can melt it and make it just like it was before. If a diamond cracks, it can never be like it was before

It is easier to turn a mountain into dust than to create love in a heart that filled with hatred

Keep in touch with the one who forgotten you, and forgive those who wronged you, and do not stop praying for the best for those who love you

A friend cannot be considered a friend until he is tested in three occasions: in time of need, behind your back, and after your death

Meet people in such a manner that if you die they should weep for you and if you live they should long for you

The most helpless of all men is he who cannot find a few brothers during his life, but still more helpless. is he who finds such a brother but loses him.

He who is abandoned by near ones is dear to remote ones

A lack of friends means strangeness

It’s never the value of water but thirst, it’s never the value of life but death and it’s never about the friendship but trust

Hazrat Ali's Best Quotes & Sayings on Forgiveness and Sins.

Try to be honest for Allah 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 area on the verge of collapse and destruction. The best revenge is to improve yourself

The best revenge is to improve yourself

If one night you see someone committing a sin, tomorrow don’t look at him as a sinner. He may have repented during the night and you did not know

The best deed of a great man is to forgive and forget

The worst sin is that which the sinner takes lightly

When you gain power over your adversary pardon him by way of thanks for being able to overpower him

Every mischief monger cannot even be reproved

Fear the sins that you commit in secret because the witness of those sins is the Judge Himself

Forgive the shortcomings of people of virtue and honor because when they fall into error Allah raises them up

Source: Du’a Kumail , trans. N. Husayn Mardi, Chehel Sotoon Theological School: Iran, 1989.

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The best-known compilation of his sayings is Nahj al-Balagha (نهج البلاغة), assembled around 1015 CE by al-Sharif al-Radi (الشريف الرضي) (رحمه الله). It is a literary compilation made some three and a half centuries after ʿAli (رضي الله عنه), and its compiler generally did not supply chains of transmission, so individual attributions in it require verification. Much of the material above circulates in that tradition and in the adab literature rather than in the graded hadith collections.

Islamic Divine System (IDS) publishes this collection as it was collected, and labels it rather than dressing it up. The Urdu collection in Aqwal e Zareen is published on the same basis.

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