Hazrat Imam Ali Quotes in English

Assalamu Alaikum warahmatullah, today's article is a list of some Hazrat Imam Ali Quotes in English which I hope inshaAllah will benefit all of us.

Hazrat imam Ali was the fourth Rashidun caliph who ruled from the year 656 to 661, He was the first Shia imam. 

His father was Abu Talib ibn Abd al-Muttalib and his Mother was Fatima bint Asad, a young Ali was raised by his elder cousin Muhammad and was among the first to accept his teachings of Islam.

Here are some of his Quotes during his life.

01. He who trusts the world, the world betrays him.

02. Courtesy costs nothing but buys everything.

03. Clemency graces power.

04. Jealousy devours virtue as fire devours fuel

05. He that lends a listening ear to reproach is one of those that deserve reproach.

06. Forgiveness is she crown of greatness.

07. Carnal appetites are nets spread by the devil.

Fear God and you will have no cause to fear any one.

08. Resignation to the Will of God is the cure of the disease of the heart.

09. The word of God is the medicine of the heart.

10. Lead such a life, that, when you die, the people may mourn you, and while you are alive they long for your company.

11. The days of life pass away like clouds, so do good while you are alive.

12. Of all the follies the greatest is to love the world.

13. Every arrow does not hit the mark, nor every prayer granted.

14. Ostentatiousness spoils prayers.

15. Fear none but your sins.

16. He who praises you murders you.

17. A man who praises himself displays his deficiency of intellect.

18. Honor your parents and your sons will honor you.

19. A man is hid under his tongue.

20. The tongue of a wise man lies behind his heart.

21. The tongue pierces deeper than the spear.

22. He who purifies his heart from doubt is a believer.

23. The opinion of a wise man is an oracle.

24. To seek counsel is to go to the fountain of guidance.

25. Association with a fool is tyrannical to the soul.

26. God hastens the fall of tyrants.

27. Tyranny leads to moral cowardice.

28. A tyrant’s success is his moral defeat.

29. It is better to die than to beg.

56. When a man begs he loses his faith.

30. Hajj is the Jihad of every believer in faith.

31. A wise enemy is better than a foolish friend.

32. Silence is the best reply to a fool.

33. The best speech is one that is short and reasonable.

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