Husayn ibn Ali Quotes

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

Knowledge facilitates comprehension and experience increases wisdom.

Associating with corrupt people makes you subject to suspicion.

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

If Husain fought to quench his worldly desires, (as alleged by certain Christian critics) then I do not understand why his sisters, wives and children accompanied him. It stands to reason therefore that he sacrificed purely for Islam.

If you neither believe in religion nor fear the hereafter, then at least be free from tyranny and arrogance

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.

Do you think that you can frighten me with death? Could a worse disaster happen to you than killing me? I do not know what to say to you. I can only address you as the brother of Al-Aws addressed his cousin when he met the latter as he was going to help the Apostle of God (Prophet Muhammad).

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

Death with honor is better than a life of degradation.

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

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.

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

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

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