Nahjul Balagha Sayings

In the Name of Allah the Compassionate, the Merciful, Praise to be Allah.

"NAHJUL BALAGHA is the most reputed collection of the utterances of Amirul Momineen Ali Ibne Abi Talib, which was compiled by Syed Razi, brother of Sharif Murtuza, the ensign of guidance, towards the close of the 4th century of Hijra.

In Nahjul Balagha Imam discussed about SERMONS, LETTER AND SAYINGS."

Sayings of Imam Ali from Nahjul Balagha.

(SAYINGS 1)

How to deal with civil disturbance

Imam Ali said, during civil disturbance be like an adolescent camel, who has neither a back strong enough for riding nor udders for milking.

(SAYINGS 2)

Understanding anti-values

Imam Ali said, whoever adopts greed as a habit devalues himself, whoever discloses his hardship agree to be humiliated, and whoever allows his tongue to overpower his souls debases the soul.

(SAYINGS 3)

Anti Values

Imam Ali, Miserliness is a shame, cowardice is a defect poverty disables an intelligent man from arguing his case, and a destitute person is a stranger in his own hometown.

(SAYINGS 4)   

Moral values and anti-values 

Imam Ali, Incapability is a catastrophe endurance is bravery abstinence is a wealth, self-restraint is a shield (against sinning), and the best company is submission (to Allah's will)

(SAYINGS 5)

Understanding the ethical values

Imam Ali said, Knowledge is a venerable (respect) estate good manner are new outfits and thinking is a clear mirror.

(SAYINGS 6)

The Value of secrecy and Kindness

Imam Ali, The bosom of the wise is the safe of his secrets, cheerfulness is the bond of friendship effective forbearance is the grave of shortcoming. It is narrated that Imam said the following in order to explain the meaning. Mutual reconciliation is the covering for shortcoming and whoever admires himself attracts many opponents against him.