Ali ibn Abi Talib Quotes

Ali ibn Abi Talib was a cousin and son-in-law of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, who ruled as the fourth caliph from 656 to 661. He is one of the central figures in Shia Islam and is regarded as the rightful immediate successor to Muhammad as an Imam by Shia Muslims. ...more

Birth: September 13, 0601 - Death: January 29, 0661

Never explain yourself to anyone, because the one who likes you would not need it, and the one dislikes you wouldn’t believe it.

Topic(s): Believe , Needs , Likes

Two things define you: Your patience when you have nothing and your attitude when you have everything.

Topic(s): Attitude , Humility , Patience

Everyone who is taken by death asks for more time, while everyone who still has time makes excuses for procrastination.

Topic(s): Stills , Asks , Taken

The worst of our faults is our interest in other people’s faults.

Topic(s): People , Interest , Worst

Body is purified by water. Ego by tears. Intellect is purified by knowledge. And soul is purified with love.

Topic(s): Soul , Body , Love

Hide the good you do, and make known the good done to you.

Topic(s): Done , Known , Good

When proven wrong, the wise man will correct himself and the ignorant will keep arguing.

Topic(s): Men , Wisdom , Wise

A man’s worth depends upon the nobility of his aspirations.

Topic(s): Men , Depends , Aspiration

Dislike in yourself what you dislike in others.

Topic(s): Judging , Islamic , Dislike

To fight against one’s desires is the greatest of all fights.

Topic(s): Fighting , Desire , Islamic

The best revenge is to improve yourself.

Topic(s): Revenge , Best Revenge , Improving Yourself

Do not be too hard, lest you be broken; do not be too soft, lest you be squeezed.

Topic(s): Hard , Wisdom , Broken

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Ali ibn Abi Talib Quotes