Hasan al-Askari Quotes

A spiteful one is the least comfortable.

There are two qualities that no quality is over; the faith in God and the serving of brothers.

Everyone reaps what he sows.

Humbleness is a blessing that is not envied.

Know that coyness has a certain extent and if exceeded, shall turn to weakness; generosity has a certain extent and if exceeded, shall become wasting; economy has a certain extent and if exceeded, shall be stinginess; and courage has a certain extent, which if exceeded, becomes recklessness.

The most temperate of persons is the one who controls hismself, and in doubtful events is self-contained.

Allah has imposed fasting so that the wealthy might suffer hunger and be kind to the poor.

The most pious of people is the one who fulfills his religious precepts, and the most devout of the people is the one who avoids illegitimate acts.

Vices have been put in a house whose key is lies.

Anger is the key to every evil.

Whoever is given good, Allah has given him that, and whoever is saved from an evil Allah has saved him from it.

There is a limit to caution and farsightedness; if one goes beyond the limit, fear and wretchedness will result.

Your daily subsistence which has been assured by God, should not prevent you from rising in obedience and performing your duties.

It is sufficient for your morality, not to involve yourself with the things you do not approve of in others.

The weakest of enemies in cunning, is he who shows his enmity.