Nahjul BalaghaSayings
Nahjul Balagha Sayings 161 to 170
- He who acts solely according to his own opinion gets ruined, and he who consults other people shares in their understanding.
- He who guards his secrets retains control in his own hands.
- Destitution is the greatest death.
- He who fulfils the right of a man who does not fulfil his right, (is as though he) worships him.
- There should be no obeying anyone against Allah’s commands.
- No person is to be blamed for delay in (securing) his own right but blame lies on him who takes what he is not entitled to.
- Vanity prevents progress.
- The Day of Judgement is near and our mutual company is short.
- For the man who has eyes the dawn has already appeared.
- Abstention from sin is easier than seeking help afterwards.