Intelligence and Friendship
عقل اور دوستی
Original Arabic • متنِ عربی
التَّوَدُّدُ نِصْفُ الْعَقْلِ.
Urdu Translation • اردو ترجمہ
لوگوں سے میل جول (اور محبت) رکھنا آدھی عقل ہے۔
English Translation • انگریزی ترجمہ
“Showing love and friendliness toward people is half of intelligence.”
Reflections: Imam Ali ؑ redefines intelligence ($`Aql$) not just as academic knowledge, but as Social Intelligence. A truly wise person understands that human beings are social creatures; by being friendly and approachable, you solve half of life’s problems before they even begin. It is a sign of a mature intellect to realize that kindness is a more powerful tool for navigating the world than isolation or hostility.
