Husayn ibn Ali Quotes

The wise one does not speak to one whom he fears he shall be belied, he does not ask anyone of anything if he fears he shall not give, and he does not repose hope on one whom he does not trust.

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

Two signs of learned person are: acceptance of other people's criticism, and being knowledgeable about the angles and dimensions of rhetoric and debate.

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

I never revolted in vain, as a rebel or as a tyrant, but I rose seeking reformation for the nation of my grandfather Muhammad. I intend to enjoin good and forbid evil, to act according to the traditions of my grandfather, and my father ‘Alī ibn Abī Tālib.

Wisdom will not be complete except by following the truth.

Anybody who would like to have a long life and make his subsistence expanded, should pay visits to his own relatives.

When you are frustrated and do not know a way out, only flexibility and moderation towards difficulties will save you.

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.

Receiving education nurtures human wisdom.

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.

In a distant age and climate, the tragic scene of the death of Husein will awaken the sympathy of the coldest reader.

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.

Knowledge facilitates comprehension and experience increases wisdom.