Nahj al-Balagha

Nahj al-Balagha 1747

O Kumayl, these hearts are containers. The best of them is that which preserves (its contents). So, preserve what I say …

Nahj al-Balagha 1748

People are of three types: One is the scholar and divine; then the seeker of knowledge who is also on the way to deliver…

Nahj al-Balagha 1749

O Kumayl, knowledge is better than wealth. Knowledge guards you, while you have to guard the wealth. Wealth decreases by…

Nahj al-Balagha 1750

O Kumayl, knowledge is belief which is acted upon. With it man acquires obedience during his life and a good name after …

Nahj al-Balagha 1751

O Kumayl, those who amass wealth are dead even though they may be living while those endowed with knowledge will remain …

Nahj al-Balagha 1752

So, neither this nor that was good enough. Either the man is eager for pleasures, easily led away by passions, or is cov…

Nahj al-Balagha 1753

O My Allāh! Yes; but the earth is never devoid of those who maintain Allāh’s plea either openly and reputedly or, being …

Nahj al-Balagha 1754

Knowledge has led them to real understanding and so they have associated themselves with the spirit of conviction. They …

Nahj al-Balagha 1755

Oh, oh, how I yearn to see them! Go away now, O Kumayl, wherever you wish!

Nahj al-Balagha 1756

149. Amīr al-mu’minīn, peace be upon him, said: He who does not know his own worth is ruined.

Nahj al-Balagha 1757

151. Amīr al-mu’minīn, peace be upon him, said: Every human being has to meet the end, sweet or bitter.

Nahj al-Balagha 1758

152. Amīr al-mu’minīn, peace be upon him, said: Every comer has to return and after returning it is as though he never e…

Nahj al-Balagha 1759

153. Amīr al-mu’minīn, peace be upon him, said: The endurer does not miss success although it may take a long time.

Nahj al-Balagha 1760

155. Amīr al-mu’minīn, peace be upon him, said: Adhere to contracts and entrust their fulfilment to steadfast persons.