Many persons get nothing out of their fasts but hunger and … - Alī ibn Abī Ṭālib

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Many persons get nothing out of their fasts but hunger and thirst, many more get nothing out of their night prayers but exertions and sleepless nights. Wise and sagacious persons are praiseworthy even if they do not fast and sleep during the nights.

Alī ibn Abī Ṭālib

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Ali bin Abi Talib (Arabic: علي بن أبي طالب) (c. 20 September 601 or 17 July 599 or 600 – 27 January 661) was the cousin and son-in-law of the prophet Muhammad, fourth Caliph for Sunnis, and the first Imam for Shias, well known for his general knowledge, wisdom and eloquence. Most of the Sufi orders claim their descent from Ali.

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Native Name: أبو الحسن علي بن أَبي طالب الهاشمي القرشي

Alternative Names: Ali • Lion of God • Haydar • Father of the Soil • Leader of the Faithful • Door of the City of Knowledge • Imam Ali • Alī • Al-Murtaza • Abu Turab • ʿAlī ibn Abī T̩ālib • 'Ali ibn Abi T̩alib • Ali Ibn Abu Talib • Ali ben Abi Talib • Ali bin abi Talib • Ali ibn Abi Talib • ʿAlī ibn Abī Ṭālib

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Many persons get nothing out of their fasts but hunger and thirst, many more get nothing out of their night prayers but exertions and sleepless night… - Alī ibn Abī Ṭālib

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