Top 15 Husayn ibn Ali Quotes

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.

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

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.

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.

Whoever seeks the satisfaction of people through disobedience of God, then God subjects him to people.

If one does not have these five things there is no good in him: intellect, religion, etiquette, shame and good manners.

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

One who pursues a goal through sinful ways, will ironically distance himself from that goal, and will approach what he was afraid of.

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

Patience in a person glows like a jewel.

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

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

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

Associating with corrupt people makes you subject to suspicion.

Death with honor is better than a life of degradation.