Allah (s.w.t.) advised his Noble Messenger (s.a.w.a.s.) to
pray for increase in knowledge “Rabbe Zidni Ilma” (My Lord! Increase me in
knowledge) 20:114 and accordingly His Apostle must have responded for more knowledge.
Whatever Allah (s.w.t.) gave him, he transmitted to his vicegerent Imam Ali
(a.s.). The Noble Messenger (s.a.w.a.s.) said, “I am the City of Knowledge and
Ali (a.s.) is its Gateway.Allama Razi had collected (whatever he could) his
sermons, letters, and sayings in the famous book, “Nahjul Balagha” We are
trying to reproduce such sayings which are relevant to our time.
During civil disturbance, be like an adolescent camel who
has neither back strong enough for riding nor udders for milking. He who adopts
greed as a habit devalues himself; he who discloses his hardship agrees to
humiliation and he who has his no control over his tongue often faces embarrassment.
Miserliness is shame, cowardice is a defect, poverty
disables an intelligent man from arguing his case, a destitute is a stranger in
his hometown, incapability is a catastrophe, patience, and ability to suffer in
silence bravery, abstinence from vicious world is greatest wealth and piety is the
best defense and armor (against sin).
Surrender to and acceptance of Allah are the best companion’s
wisdom is the noblest heritage, good manners a new dresses and thinking is clear
mirror.
A wise man’s mind is the safest is the safest custody of his
secrets, cheerfulness gets more friends and cover many defects.
A self-admiring man is dislike by others. Charity and alms
are the best treatment for ailments and calamities, one must face in after life
the deeds he has done in this world.
Man is the wonderful creature, he sees through layers of fat,
he hears through a bone, he speaks through a lump of flesh (tongue).
When this world favors anybody, it lends him qualifications,
attributes, and surpassing merits of others; and when it turns its face away
from him, it snatches away even his own excellences and fame.
Treat people in such a way and live amongst them in such a
manner that if you die, they weep over you; alive they crave for your company.
If you get an opportunity and power over your enemy then, in
thankfulness to Allah for this, forgive him.
He is very unfortunate who cannot make a few sincere friends
and sympathizers, and more unfortunate is the one who has gained them and the
lost them.
When few blessings come your way, do not drive them away
through ranklessness.
Who is deserted by friends and relatives will often find help
and sympathy from strangers?
Every person who is tempted to go astray does not deserve
punishment.
Our affairs are hinged to the destiny decreed by the Lord;
even our best thought out programs may lead to death and destruction
One rushes madly after inordinate desires runs the risk of encountering
destruction and death.
Overlook and forgive weaknesses of generous people, because
if they fall, the Hand of Allah lifts them up.
Whose deeds lower him, his pedigree cannot elevate him. PART
ONE
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