Husayn ibn Ali Quotes

Oh God! Surely you know that whatever we did was not a competition to gain worldly positions and not for the worthless physical attractions of the world. But to show the signs of religious ways and to remove corruption from your lands, so that the oppressed feel secured and act according to your traditions and rules.

Among the signs of a learned man is criticising his own words and being informed of various viewpoints.

Those who worship God for the hope of gaining, they’re not real worshippers, they’re merchants. Those who worship God out of fear (of punishment), they’re slaves. And those who worship God to be grateful towards their creator, they are the free people, and their worship is a real one.

People are slaves to the world, and as long as they live favorable and comfortable lives, they are loyal to religious principles. However, at hard times, the times of trials, true religious people are scarce.

Knowledge facilitates comprehension and experience increases wisdom.

Associating with corrupt people makes you subject to suspicion.

Receiving education nurtures human wisdom.

Tolerance is man’s ornament, keeping promises is a sign of nobility, and bonding with others is a grace.

Wisdom will not be complete except by following the truth.

Honor and dignity of man is only in virtue and piety.

Patience in a person glows like a jewel.

Oh people, the Messenger of God said: Whoever sees an aggressive tyrant that legalizes the forbiddens of God, breeches divine laws, opposes the tradition of the Prophet, oppresses the worshippers of God, and does not concede his opposition to God in word or in deed, surely Allah will place that tyrant (in the Hell) where he deserves.

Increase of experiences, increases the wisdom of mankind.

The most generous person is the one who offers help to those who do not expect him to help.

The historical progress of Islam, according to Gandhi, is not the legacy of the Muslim sword but a result of sacrifices of Muslim saints like Husain.