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Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA), cousin and son-in-law of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), is remembered as one of the most influential and wise figures in Islamic history. Known for his bravery, knowledge, and deep spiritual insight, Ali’s words continue to inspire Muslims and non-Muslims alike. His sayings carry timeless lessons on faith, justice, humility, patience, and the pursuit of knowledge.

1. Knowledge enlivens the soul.
2. He who has a thousand friends has not a friend to spare, and he who has one enemy will meet him everywhere.
3. The most complete gift of God is a life based on knowledge.
4. Do not be a slave to others when Allah has created you free.
5. Knowledge is better than wealth. Knowledge protects you, but you must protect wealth.
6. An ignorant person is the slave of his tongue.
7. Wisdom is the lost property of the believer, so take it even if it comes from the unbeliever.
8. Your remedy is within you, but you do not sense it.
9. Silence is the best reply to a fool.
10. The most valuable treasure is wisdom.

11. Patience is of two kinds: patience over what pains you, and patience against what you covet.
12. Do not feel lonely on the road of righteousness because of the fewness of the travelers.
13. Hearts have a desire and an aversion. So approach them with desire and not by force.
14. Worship Allah, not for the fear of His fire nor for the desire of His paradise, but because He is worthy of worship.
15. The strongest among you is the one who controls his anger.
16. He who purifies his heart, Allah will guide him.
17. Be like the flower that gives its fragrance even to the hand that crushes it.
18. Prayer is the key to paradise.
19. The disease of the heart is worse than the disease of the body.
20. A man’s measure is his faith.

21. He who has no courage has no religion.
22. Justice is the foundation of governance.
23. A ruler who oppresses the weak will find no helper on the Day of Judgment.
24. Leadership is a trust, not a privilege.
25. Justice is sweeter than honey.
26. The worth of every man is in the good he does.
27. Do not govern as if you are a master over them, but rather as a guardian.
28. He who oppresses the people will be oppressed by Allah.
29. Governance cannot last without justice.
30. True leadership is service.

31. Silence is wisdom, yet few practice it.
32. He who does not have forbearance has nothing.
33. Be generous but do not be wasteful.
34. Modesty is the ornament of faith.
35. The most complete faith is good character.
36. Forgive when you are in power.
37. Speak only when your words are more beautiful than silence.
38. Value a man according to what he excels in.
39. Do not be harsh lest people distance from you.
40. Anger spoils faith as vinegar spoils honey.

41. Your friend is the one who tells you the truth, not who agrees with you.
42. Do not befriend the immoral, for he will teach you his immorality.
43. Choose your friends carefully, for you are shaped by them.
44. A friend is one soul in two bodies.
45. Do not trust everyone, for not everyone who smiles at you is your friend.
46. The best companion is the one who helps you remember Allah.
47. Do not cut off your brother even if he cuts you off.
48. Friendship is tested in hardship.
49. Be with the people of truth even if they are few.
50. He who abandons his brother without cause breaks the bond of faith.

51. Life is but a shadow; the real abode is the Hereafter.
52. People are asleep, and when they die, they wake up.
53. Death is enough of a preacher.
54. Every breath you take brings you closer to your death.
55. Prepare for the Hereafter as if you will die tomorrow.
56. The world is a prison for the believer and a paradise for the unbeliever.
57. This world is not a place of reward but of trial.
58. Do not attach your heart to this world, for it is fleeting.
59. Remember death often, for it softens the heart.
60. What you sow in this life, you will harvest in the Hereafter.

61. Patience is of the highest virtue.
62. He who endures hardship with patience will be rewarded without measure.
63. Do not lose hope in the mercy of Allah.
64. Hardships test sincerity.
65. Be patient, for patience is the key to relief.
66. A calamity is a lesson if you take heed.
67. The most patient person is the strongest.
68. Do not despair, for every hardship is followed by ease.
69. Patience in misfortune is better than patience in blessing.
70. A man’s worth is known in hardship.

71. Wealth diminishes when hoarded, but increases when given.
72. Greed is perpetual poverty.
73. Do not let your wealth blind you from your duty.
74. The miser lives in poverty even if he is rich.
75. Generosity is to give without being asked.
76. Contentment is a treasure that never perishes.
77. The world is like a serpent: soft to the touch but deadly within.
78. The love of this world is the root of all evil.
79. Do not be a slave to money.
80. What is destined for you will reach you, even if under two mountains.

81. The tongue is like a lion; if you let it loose, it will wound someone.
82. The heart of a fool is in his mouth, but the mouth of a wise man is in his heart.
83. Fear Allah and you will have no fear of anyone else.
84. Truth is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.
85. Falsehood may spread but it has no roots.
86. He who does not value advice cannot be helped.
87. Do not argue with a fool, for others will not know who is who.
88. A wise man first thinks, then speaks.
89. The best deed is that which is done consistently, even if small.
90. Time is a sword; if you do not cut it, it will cut you.

91. Beware of pride, for it leads to ruin.
92. The envious never rest.
93. Do not belittle any good deed.
94. The hypocrite has two faces.
95. Enmity is a disease of the heart.
96. The strongest weapon of a believer is supplication.
97. Do not boast of what you do not possess.
98. Work for this world as if you will live forever, and for the Hereafter as if you will die tomorrow.
99. He who teaches you a word has made you his servant.
100. True wealth is contentment of the soul.

Ali ibn Abi Talib’s words hold wisdom that transcends time, culture, and religion. His guidance reminds us of the importance of patience, justice, humility, and sincerity in our daily lives. These 100 quotes are not just words of the past but guiding principles for a meaningful and purposeful life today.