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d. 661

Ali bin Abi Talib (Arabic: علي بن أبي طالب) (c. 20 September 601 or 17 July 599 or 600 – 27 January 661) was the cousin and son-in-law of the prophet Muhammad, fourth Caliph for Sunnis, and the first Imam for Shias, well known for his general knowledge, wisdom and eloquence. Most of the Sufi orders claim their descent from Ali.

Also known as: Ali Ben Abi Taleb, Ali Ibn Abi Talib, Ali Ibne Abi Talib, Ali ibn Abi Talib, Ali ibn Abi-Talib, Ali ibn-Abi-Talib

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The heart that is attached to lustful desires is unable to benefit from sincere exhortations.

Never will your striving for that which improves you and earns divine reward be wasted.

Every breath you take is a step towards death.

A fool's mind is at the mercy of his tongue and a wise man's tongue is under the control of his mind.

Lustful desires are fatal illnesses, and the best cure for them is acquiring patience against them.

He who has a thousand friends has not a friend to spare, And he who has one enemy will meet him everywhere.

Speech is like medicine, a small dose of which cures, but an excess of which kills.

Like your body your mind also gets tired so refresh it by wise sayings.

Put off boasting, give up self-conceit and remember your grave.

Through patience, [one’s legitimate] desires are realized.

The destitute is the Messenger of God. Whoever denies him denies God and whoever gives him gives God.

The one from among the Muslims who recites the Qur'an but in the end finds his way to hell, is considered to be among those that have taken the word of Allah in jest.

I wonder at a man who loses hope of salvation when the door of repentance is open for him.

The first fruit of forbearance is that people will sympathize with you and they will go against the man who offended you arrogantly.

A friend cannot be considered a friend unless he is tested on three occasions: in time of need, behind your back and after your death.

A greedy man will always find himself in the shackles of humility.

The mind of a wise man is the safest custody of secrets; cheerfulness is the key to friendship; patience and forbearance will conceal many defects.

One who rushes madly after inordinate desire, runs the risk of encountering destruction and death.

Anger and desire of vengeance are not going to be of much help to you in your administration.

Whoever warns you against sins and vices is like the one who gives you good tidings.

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Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Ali (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.