The greatest of what Imam Ali (PBUH) saidCategory Archive

  Lying is [a cause of] disgrace in this world and [leads one to] hellfire in the Hereafter. The most replusive quality is dishonesty. Lying is treachery. Lying makes one fall [into destruction]. Lying is the enemy of truthfulness. Dishonesty is a disgraceful flaw. Lying is laien to [and incompatible with] faith. Lying is disgrace and treachery (and regret). Lying degrades a person. More ...

  Do not relate which you have no knowledge about. Never transmit information except from a reliable person otherwise you will become a liar, and if you transmit from other than him then surely telling lies is [a cause of] disgreace and dishonour. Do not hasten to the people with that which they dislike so that they [begin to] speak about you that which they do not know. Analyze the inform More ...

 Wisdom is a garden for the intelligent and a promenade for the noble. Wisdom does not settle in the heart of a hypocrite except that it departs from it [soon after]. Wisdom is the lost property of every believer, so take it even if it be from the mouths of hypocrites. Wisdom is a tree that grows in the heart and bears [its] fruit on the tongue. Fill your heart with wisdom and don the att More ...

  In this very sermon he spoke about Hajj Allah has made obligatory upon you the pilgrimage (hajj) to His sacred House which is the turning point for the people who go to it as beasts or pigeons go towards spring water. Allah the glorified made it a sign of their supplication before His Greatness and their acknowledgement of His Dignity. He selected from among His creation those who on li More ...

  He for whose description no limit has been laid down, no eulogy exists, no time is ordained and no duration is fixed. Where as in the first part of the paragraph, Imam Ali (as) has been guiding us how to think about Allah, and laid out the boundaries for understanding Him conceptually, in this second part of the first paragraph he negates any limitation of Allah by time and space to fur More ...

  Praise is due to Allah whose worth cannot be described by speakers, whose bounties cannot be counted by calculators and whose claim (to obedience) cannot be satisfied by those who attempt to do so, whom the height of intellectual courage cannot appreciate, and the divings of understanding cannot reach; He for whose description no limit has been laid down, no eulogy exists, no time is ordai More ...

 This sermon covers the first of the principles of submission which is tawhid or the unity of Allah (SWT). The second sentence of this paragraph: The perfection of acknowledging Him is to testify Him is a very deep, profound and complete idea that covers the entire faith and belief if we allow ourselves to contemplate on it fully.  As we saw in the first sentence, that testify More ...

   He initiated creation most initially and commenced it originally, without undergoing reflection, without making use of any experiment, without innovating any movement, and without experienceing any aspiration of mind. He allotted all things their times, put together their variations gave them their properties, and determined their features knowing them before creating them, real More ...

  The Hereafter is the victory of the felicitous. Occupying yourself with improving your hereafter will save you from the chastisement of hellfire. The [true] winner is one who has sold this transitory life for the [eternal] Hereafter. Wealth and children are the adornment of the life of this world whereas good deeds are the tillage of the Hereafter. The conditions in this world are bas More ...

 A candle burnt by his side, as he sat down meticulously recording all the revenue and the expenses of the treasury. Just then Talha and Zubair appeared. They aspired to some positions of authority in Imam Alis (A.S.) rule and had come to strike a deal. If Imam Alis (A.S.) gave them a place of distinction, they would in turn pledge their full support. Imam Alis (A.S.) knew of this. Jus More ...

 A man went to Ali bin Abi Talib (as) and asked the answers for the following four questions: 1. What is Wajeb (Obligatory) and what is Awjab (Most Obligatory) 2. What is Qareeb (Near) and what is Aqrab (Nearest) 3. What is Ajeeb (Strange) and what is Aajab (Strangest) 4. What is Saab (Difficult) and what is Asaab (Most Difficult) Ali bin Abi Talib (as) replied as follows: 1. Obligatory More ...

  God entrusted women to you, thus do not hurt women and do not make life difficult for them. Imam Ali (AS) More ...

  Introduction In Islamic thought, “unity” has a high status in continuation of the holy Prophet (S) and Imams’ (A) mission. Thus, a thorough research of the conduct and speech of Imam Ali (A), who was the herald of unity, would show the status of unity and its various dimensions in true Islam. Imam Ali (A) viewed unity as the fruit of the mission of the holy Prophet (S), More ...

  What the commander of the faithful (A.S) said on the occasion of the burial of Supreme lady Fatima (S.A) while addressing the Holy Prophet at his grave. O Prophet of Allah! Please accept my salutation and those of your daughter who is being buried not far from you, and who is to meet you so quickly. O the chosen Apostle! The death of your daughter has left me without patience and solace. I More ...

  Saeed bin Zaid bin Artaah met with Kumail bin Ziyad and asked him about the virtues of Ali bin Abi Taleb (A.S) Kumail said, "I will share the will that Ali bin Abi Taleb (A.S) left for me with you, which is better than the entire world and everything that is in it." All bin Abi Taleb (A.S) told me: -O Kumail! Start your day with the name of Allah, "BISMILLAH" and w More ...

  Worldly Desires, mixing Right with Wrong Introduction One’s heart can be filled with love for worldly things or love for God. It cannot bear both loves at the same time. We are told to enjoy the things of the world but not to covet them. Imam Ali (p) has beautifully stated in the last paragraph of this presentation, “When someone loves a thing, it blinds him and afflicts his More ...

  His Discourses on Knowledge Introduction Secular knowledge brings recognition and respect to a person and may lead to wealth. Spiritual knowledge helps bring one closer to God. In either case, if the knowledge is acquired and applied, it instills wisdom and refinement, and this is knowledge in the real sense. However, if knowledge does not bring a positive change, then it is merely infor More ...

  Introduction A supplication, or Du‘aa in Arabic, is an act of making a request to God and asking for one’s need to be filled. In Islam, it holds an important place as a form of worship and a source of achieving nearness and pleasure of God.1 Imam Ali (p) gave the Muslims a large collection of supplications that he had learned from the Prophet (s). Some of the supplications we More ...

  A sermon by the Commander of the Faithful Imam Ali ibn Abu Talib (ع) all Arabic letters of which do not contain any dots at all. *** In the Name of Allah, the most Gracious, the most Merciful Following is a sermon by the Commander of the Faithful Imam Ali ibn Abu Talib (as) all Arabic letters of which do not contain any dots at all: الحمد لله الملك المحمود، المالك الودود، مصور كل مولو More ...

  His Counsel and Preaching, Keys to Success Introduction In this collection of admonishment, counsel, and advice, Imam Ali (p) invites people to honesty, truthfulness, and God- consciousness. This demonstrates his superior knowledge and highest level of spirituality. In a few words, he defines success, which is gaining salvation through prayers and thankfulness to God, repentance, and see More ...