Consultation and Wit
مشورہ اور عقل
مَنِ اسْتَبَدَّ بِرَأْيِهِ هَلَكَ، وَمَنْ شَاوَرَ الرِّجَالَ شَارَكَهَا فِي عُقُولِهَا.
جو شخص اپنی رائے پر اڑ گیا (خود رائی کی) وہ ہلاک ہوا، اور جس نے دوسروں سے مشورہ کیا وہ ان کی عقلوں میں شریک ہو گیا۔
“Whoever is obstinate in his opinion perishes, and whoever consults others shares in their understanding (intellects).”
Reflections: Imam Ali ؑ highlights that intellectual arrogance is a path to failure. **Self-centeredness** blinds a person to potential risks and better alternatives. By consulting wise and experienced people, you aren’t just getting advice; you are effectively “borrowing” their brains and life experiences to strengthen your own decision. True wit lies in recognizing that one head is never better than many.