Daily Hadith of Masumeen (a.s.) #5

Grief is half of old age. Nahjul Balagha - Imam Ali (a.s.)

A man can be valued through his sayings. Nahjul Balagha - Imam Ali (a.s.)

One who does not realize his own value is condemned to utter failure. Nahjul Balagha - Imam Ali (a.s.)

Everyone has an end, it may be pleasant or sorrowful. Nahjul Balagha - Imam Ali (a.s.)

Everyone, who is born, has to die and once dead he is as good as having not come into existence. Nahjul Balagha - Imam Ali (a.s.)

One, who adopts patience, will never be deprived of success though it may take a long time to reach him. Nahjul Balagha - Imam Ali (a.s.)

You have been shown, if you only care to see; you have been advised if you care to take advantage of advice; you have been told if you care to listen to good counsels. Nahjul Balagha - Imam Ali (a.s.)

One, who enters the places of evil repute has no right to complain against a man who speaks ill of him. Nahjul Balagha - Imam Ali (a.s.)

One, who acquires power cannot avoid favouritism. Nahjul Balagha - Imam Ali (a.s.)

One, who is willful and conceited will suffer losses and calamities and one who seeks advice can secure advan- tages of many counsels. Nahjul Balagha - Imam Ali (a.s.)

One, who guards his secrets has complete control over his affairs. Nahjul Balagha - Imam Ali (a.s.)

Do not blame a man who delays in securing what are his just rights but blame lies on him who grasps the rights which do not belong to him. Nahjul Balagha - Imam Ali (a.s.)

Conceit is a barrier to progress and improvement. Nahjul Balagha - Imam Ali (a.s.)

Often inordinate desire to secure a single gain acts as a hindrance for the quest of many profitable pursuits. Nahjul Balagha - Imam Ali (a.s.)

People often hate those things which they do not know or cannot understand. Nahjul Balagha - Imam Ali (a.s.)

If you want to remove evil from the minds of others then first give up evil intentions yourself. Nahjul Balagha - Imam Ali (a.s.)

Obstinacy will prevent you from a correct decision. Nahjul Balagha - Imam Ali (a.s.)

Greed is permanent slavery. Nahjul Balagha - Imam Ali (a.s.)

Deficiency will result in shame and sorrow but caution and foresight will bring peace and security. Nahjul Balagha - Imam Ali (a.s.)

To keep silent when you can say something wise and useful is as bad as keeping on propagating foolish and unwise thoughts. Nahjul Balagha - Imam Ali (a.s.)

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