The Reality of PrayerThe Reality of Prayer
Hekmat 77 • حکمت ۷۷ The Reality of Prayer دعا اور اخلاص 📜 Original Arabic • متنِ عربی عَجِبْتُ لِمَنْ يَنْزِلُ بِهِ الْمَوْتُ وَهُوَ يَطْلُبُ الدُّنْيَا. Urdu Translation • اردو
Category: short sayings
Knowledge and ActionKnowledge and Action
Imam Ali's saying highlights the value of experience over youthful strength, stating that an elder's opinion is more valuable than a young person's endurance. This emphasizes the importance of wisdom
The Honesty of IgnoranceThe Honesty of Ignorance
Hekmat 75 • حکمت ۷۵ The Honesty of Ignorance علم اور اقرارِ لاعلمی 📜 Original Arabic • متنِ عربی مَنْ تَرَكَ قَوْلَ «لَا أَدْرِي» أُصِيبَتْ مَقَاتِلُهُ. Urdu Translation • اردو
The Sleep of LifeThe Sleep of Life
Imam Ali's saying reflects on human existence, suggesting that people are spiritually asleep, consumed by worldly distractions. The metaphor implies that death serves as a wake-up call, revealing the true
Leadership by ExampleLeadership by Example
Imam Ali emphasizes that effective leadership begins with self-education. Those who aspire to lead must first focus on their own moral development before guiding others. True authority arises from actions
Self-Correction FirstSelf-Correction First
Imam Ali emphasizes the importance of self-reflection in "Hekmat 72," stating that criticizing others for faults that one shares is the greatest defect. This highlights a common human tendency to
The Journey of BreathsThe Journey of Breaths
Hekmat 71 • حکمت ۷۱ The Journey of Breaths سانسوں کا سفر 📜 Original Arabic • متنِ عربی نَفَسُ الْمَرْءِ خُطَاهُ إِلَى أَجَلِهِ. Urdu Translation • اردو ترجمہ انسان کا
Speech and IntellectSpeech and Intellect
Imam Ali emphasizes the link between intellectual maturity and concise speech, stating that complete intellect leads to brevity in communication. Individuals with a refined mind prioritize meaningful dialogue over excessive
The Heart and the TongueThe Heart and the Tongue
The saying "The heart of a fool is in his mouth, and the tongue of a wise man is in his heart" highlights the distinction between foolishness and wisdom. A
The Mirror of DeedsThe Mirror of Deeds
Imam Ali's teaching emphasizes that every individual's wealth has two partners: heirs and unforeseen circumstances. Wealth is not wholly owned, as it can be claimed by time's unpredictability or shared