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The Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 171: 126.614-615 HumilityImam Ali (as) said: "One whose heart is humble, his limbs also humble themselves." Ghurar al-hikam, hadith no. 8172 The Scale of Wisdom Podcast is taking a break over the Summer. Make sure you have subscribed to get notifications when it restarts!2021-06-0704 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 169: 124.608-610 The KharijitesImam Ali (as) said: "O people, I am the one who gouged out the eye of trouble [revolt]. There was no one except me who dared to advance towards it when its gloom was swelling and its madness was intense [when the uprising was at its peak]." Nahj al-balagha, sermon 93.2021-05-2406 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 166: 121.599-604 ModestyImam Ali (as) said: "Modesty is the means to all beauty." Bihar al-anwar, vol 77 p 211 hadith no. 12021-05-0306 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 164: 119.594-597 LifeImam Ali (as) said: "Monotheism is the life of the soul." Ghurar al-hikam, hadith no. 540 Find me on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/zoheiresmail For the post on servitude on my Patreon page follow this link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/meaning-of-and-47620959?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copy_to_clipboard&utm_campaign=postshare 2021-04-1904 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 163: 118.593 PrecautionImam Ali (as) said: "Your religion is like your brother so take precaution with your religion however much you can." Amali of Tusi, p 110, hadith no. 168.2021-04-1202 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 162: 117:558-592 The NeedImam Ali (as) said: "Whoever you have sought your need from, you have lowered yourself in his eyes." Ghurar al-hikam, hadith no. 86102021-04-0509 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 161: 116.586-587 The BathhouseImam Ali (as) said: "The best of houses is the bathhouse for in it the Fire [of Hell] is remembered and [bodily] dirt is removed." Man la yahduruhu al-faqih, vol. 1 p. 115, hadith no. 2372021-03-2902 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 160: 115.581-585 FoolishnessImam Ali (as) said: "Foolishness is the worst disease." al-Kafi, vol. 2, p. 112, hadith no. 32021-03-2206 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 159: 114.576-580 ClemencyImam Ali (as) said: "Clemency is the completion of the intellect." Ghurar al-hikam, hadith no. 10552021-03-1506 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 156: 111.564-569 Wisdom part 2 of 2Imam Ali (as) said: "The fountainhead of wisdom is to be bound to the truth and to obey the one on [the path of] the truth." Ghurar al-hikam, hadith no. 52582021-02-2210 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 155: 111.561-563 Wisdom part 1 of 2Imam Ali (as) said: "Wisdom is a tree that grows in the heart and produces fruit on the tongue." Ghurar al-hikam, hadith no. 19922021-02-1506 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 154: 110.559-560 HoardingImam Ali (as) said: "One of the characteristics of the idiots is exhausting themselves by hoarding." Ghurar al-hikam, hadith no. 93492021-02-0808 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 153: 109.555-558 RightsImam Ali (as) said: "Allah, glory be to Him, has made the rights of the people the prelude of His rights; therefore, he who fulfils the rights of Allah's servants ends up fulfilling Allah's rights." Ghurar al-hikam, hadith no, 47802021-02-0107 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 151: 108.548-550 The Truth part 1 of 2Imam Ali (as) said: "Truly the truth is heavy but wholesome, whereas falsehood is light but plagued." Nahj al-balagha, saying 3762021-01-1809 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 149: 106.544-545 ResentmentImam Ali (as) said: "Reproof [expressed] is better than resentment [harboured within]." Bihar al-anwar, vol 7, p 47, hadith no. 572021-01-0404 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 144: 101.529-532 JealousyImam Ali (as) said: "Jealousy is the spirit's imprisonment." Ghurar al-hikam, hadith no. 3722020-11-3009 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 141: 100.517-519. The Account part 1 of 3Imam Ali (as) said: "Restrict your [lower] selves by holding them accountable and control them by opposing them." Ghurar al-hikam, hadith no. 67942020-11-0910 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 140: 99.514-516 Sorrow part 2 of 2*IMPORTANT* Due to budget and time constraints The Scale of Wisdom Podcast will now be brought to you ONCE a week on a MONDAY Thank you for your understanding Imam Ali (as) said: "What an excellent repellent of worries conviction is." Bihar al-anwar, vol 77, p 211, hadith no. 012020-11-0209 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 139: 99.512-513 Sorrow part 1 of 2*IMPORTANT* Due to budget and time constraints The Scale of Wisdom Podcast will now be brought to you ONCE a week on a MONDAY Thank you for your understanding Imam Ali (as) said: "Worry wastes the body." Ghurar al-hikam, hadith no. 10392020-10-2607 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 138: 98.506-511 Prudence*IMPORTANT* Due to budget and time constraints The Scale of Wisdom Podcast will now be brought to you ONCE a week on a MONDAY Thank you for your understanding Imam Ali (as) said: "The most intelligent of people is he who looks further into the consequences." Ghurar al-hikam, hadith no. 33672020-10-1909 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 136: 96.501-503 The Prohibited (haram)Imam Ali (as) said: "If you wish for noble traits, then avoid the prohibited things." Ghurar al-hikam, hadith no. 40692020-10-0809 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 134: 94.497-499 CovetousnessImam Ali (as) said: "Sustenance is allotted, and the covetous is denied." Ghurar al-hikam, hadith no. 962020-10-0110 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 133: 93.494-496 FreedomImam Ali (as) said: Truly modesty and chastity are the traits of faith, and they are the attributes of the free and the distinguishing marks of the righteous."Ghurar al-hikam, hadith no. 36052020-09-2805 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 132: 92.493 The WarmongerImam Ali (as) said: "Kill the armed robber, and as regards to its consequences I am responsible for his blood." al-Mahasin, vol 2, p 107, hadith no. 12892020-09-2404 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 131: 91.488-492 War part 2 of 2The Prophet (saw) said: "Waging war against a Muslim brother is a sin, and to insult him a transgression." Kanz al-Ummal, hadith no. 398782020-09-2107 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 130: 91.483-487 War part 1 of 2Imam Ali (as) said: "Abstain from useless, blameable obstinancy, for it will begin wars." Ghurar al-hikam, hadith no. 26742020-09-1708 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 129: 90.478-482 Legal punishments part 2 of 2The Prophet (saw) said: "Whoever commits a sin and then bears the punishment meted out for that sin, then that shall be his atonement." Kanz al-ummal, hadith no. 12964.2020-09-1408 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 128: 90.473-477 Legal Punishments part 1 of 2The Prophet (saw) said: "Avert the punishments through uncertainties." Man la yahduruhu al-faqih, vol, 8 p. 74, hadith no. 5146.2020-09-1008 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 127: 89.465-472 The Traditions (hadith) part 2 of 2The Prophet (saw) said: "Compare my tradition with the Book of Allah. If it corresponds with it, then it is from me and I have indeed said it." Kanz al-ummal, hadith no 907.2020-09-0710 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 126: 89.459-464 The Traditions (hadith) part 1 of 2Imam al-Baqir (as) said: "Truly our tradition enlivens the hearts."  Bihar al-anwar, vol 2, p 144, hadith no. 52020-09-0308 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 125: 88.456-458 The ArgumentImam Ali (as) said: "He who is true in his speech will be strong in his argument." Ghurar al-hikam, hadith no. 84822020-08-3109 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 124: 87.449-455 Hajj part 2 of 2Imam al-Sadiq (as) said: "The people miss their Imam, but he attends the season [of hajj] and sees them, though they do not see him."  Kamal al-din, p 346, hadith no. 332020-08-2710 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 123: 87.445-448 Hajj part 1 of 2Imam al-Baqir (as) said: "Pilgrimage calms the hearts." Amali al-Tusi, p 296 hadith no. 5822020-08-2412 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 122: 86.444 The VeilImam Ali (as) said: "Covering the woman is more prosperous to her state and more enduring to her beauty." Ghurar al-hikam, hadith no. 58202020-08-2005 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 121: 85.438-443 ImprisonmentImam Ali (as) said: "It is unjust for the Imam to imprison the culprit after punishment."  Tahdhib al-ahkam, vol 6, p 314, hadith no. 870.2020-08-1707 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 120: 84.433-437 Love part 4 of 4The Prophet (saw) said: "Love Allah for the blessings that He bestows on you every morning; love me because of the love of Allah; and love my household because of love for me."' Ilal al-shara'i, p 139, hadith no. 1.2020-08-1311 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 119: 84.426-433 Love part 3 of 4The Prophet (saw) said: "The love for Allah and the love for the world cannot ever coexist in one heart."  Tanbih al-khawatir, vol 2, p 122.2020-08-1009 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 118: 84.422-426 Love part 2 of 4Imam al-Sadiq (as) said: "Allah, Mighty and Exalted, says, 'The servant endears himself to Me by no better means than what I have made obligatory upon him.'" al-Kafi, vol 2 p 82, hadith no. 5.2020-08-0611 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 117: 84.417-421 Love part 1 of 4Imam Ali (as) said: "He who loves you forbids you." Ghurar al-hikam, hadith no. 77182020-08-0310 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 116: 83.412-416 The NeighbourImam al-Rida (as) said: “He is not of us whose neighbour is not safe from his troubles.” Uyun akhbar al-Rida (as), vol 2, p 24, hadith no. 22020-07-3008 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 115: 82.409-4111 Open-handednessImam Ali (as) said: "Man's open-handedness endears him to his opponents, and his stinginess makes him hated even by his children." Ghurar al-hikam, hadith no. 47292020-07-2707 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 114: 81.408 The AnswerImam Ali (as) said: "Where there are several answers, the correct one will remain hidden."Nahj al-Balaghah, saying no. 2432020-07-2305 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 113: 80.401-407 Hell part 2 of 2The Prophet (saw) said: "He who has even an atom's weight of faith in his heart will leave the Fire." Kanz al-ummal, hadith no. 2842020-07-2009 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 112: 80.395-400 Hell part 1 of 2Imam Ali (as) said: "Beware of the Fire whose din is ready, whose flames are fierce, and whose pain is ever fresh." Ghurar al-hikam, hadith no. 26202020-07-1607 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 111: 79.391-394 Ignorance part 2 of 2Imam Ali (as) said: "People are antagonists of what they are ignorant of." Matalib al-sa'ul, hadith no 57. 2020-07-1308 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 110: 79.389-390 Ignorance part 1 of 2Imam Ali (as) said: "Ignorance is the worst affliction." Ghurar al-hikam, hadith no. 8202020-07-0910 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 108: 77.382-386 The Greater Struggle (Jihad)Imam Ali (as) said: "Gain control of your souls through constant self-struggle." Ghurar al-hikam, hadith no. 24892020-07-0212 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 107: 76.374-381 The Lesser Struggle (Jihad)Imam Ali (as) said: "Jihad has four branches; enjoining good, forbidding the wrong, fortitude in the battlefield, and detesting the wicked." al-Khisal, p 232, hadith no: 742020-06-2914 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 105: 74.365-371 Paradise part 2 of 2Imam Ali (as) said: "The masters of the people of heaven are the sincere." Ghurar al-hikam, hadith no. 55912020-06-2210 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 104: 74.360-364 Paradise part 1 of 2Imam Ali (as) said: "Paradise is the best goal." Ghurar al-hikam, hadith no. 1024 2020-06-1814 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 103: 73.358-359 The ArmyImam Ali (as) said: "He who forsakes his army aids his enemy." Ghurar al-hikam, hadith no. 8329.2020-06-1504 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 94: 65.332-334 RequitalImam Ali (as) said: "Every single person will face what he has done and will be requited for what he has made." Ghurar al-hikam, hadith no. 6918.2020-05-1405 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 93: 64.331 AnxietyImam Ali (as) said: "Beware of anxiety, for it cuts off hope, weakens action, and brings sorrow. And know that the way out [of trouble] lies in two things: resourcefulness where a stratagem exists, and perseverance wherever stratagems fail." Bihar al-anwar, vol 82, p 144, hadith no. 29.2020-05-1107 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 92: 63.329-330 ExperienceImam Ali (as) said: "Experience suffices as a trainer." Ghurar al-hikam, hadith no. 7016.2020-05-0706 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 91: 62.327-328 DisputingImam Ali (as) said: "Avoid dispute, for it brings about doubt." al-Khisal, p 615, hadith no. 10.2020-05-0405 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 90: 61.325-326 CowardiceImam Ali (as) said: "Sheer cowardice ensues from the impotence of the soul and the weakness of conviction."Ghurar al-hikam, hadith no. 5773.2020-04-3004 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 89: 60.323-324 The TyrantImam Ali (as) said: "Whoever acts tyrannically will be broken." Ghurar al-hikam, hadith no. 7697.2020-04-2703 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 86: 57.313-315 The RewardImam Ali (as) said: "The reward for your work is better than your work itself." Ghurar al-hikam, hadith no. 46882020-04-1604 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 85: 56.305-312 Repentance part 2 of 2Imam Ali (as) said: "The one who procrastinates in repenting for himself faces the greatest danger from the [sudden] attack of death."  Ghurar al-hikam, hadith no. 98762020-04-1309 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 84: 56.298-304 Repentance part 1 of 2Imam Ali (as) said: "Remorse for a sin counts as seeking forgiveness." Ghurar al-hikam, hadith no. 12112020-04-0912 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 83: 55.295-297 Commerce part 3 of 3Imam Ali (as) "Whoever sells himself for [a price] less than Paradise, his ordeal is indeed severe." Ghurar al-hikam, hadith no. 3474.2020-04-0607 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 80: 54.279-282 Oath of AllegianceImam Ali (as) said: "You rushed me like camels that rush to water, eager to give me your allegiance." al-Irshad, vol 1 p. 2602020-03-2606 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 78: 52.277 SlanderImam Ali (as) said: "There is no impudence worse than slander." Ghurar al-hikam, hadith no. 104552020-03-1902 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 77: 51.269-276 Ordeals part 3 of 3Imam Ali (as) said: "Salvation comes at the peak of ordeal." Bihar al-anwar, vol. 78 p. 12, hadith no. 702020-03-1610 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 76: 51.264-268 Ordeals part 2 of 3Imam Ali (as) said: "Whenever Allah punishes a believing servant in this world, [it is only because] He is too Clement, too Glorious, too Generous and too Kind to requite him with punishment on the Day of Resurrection." Bihar al-anwar, vol 67 p. 178, hadith no. 25. 2020-03-1210 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 73: 50.259 Propagation [of Islam] part 1 of 2The Prophet (saw) said: "O Ali! When Allah guides a man through you, it is better for you than all that the sun shines on." al-Mustadrak ala al-sahihayn, vol 3 p 691, hadith no. 65372020-03-0207 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 72: 49.256-258 EloquenceImam Ali (as) said: "The best speech is that which is decorated by a pleasant structure and is understood by the elite as well as the laymen." Ghurar al-hikam, hadith no. 33042020-02-2705 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 71: 48.252-255 The LandImam Ali (as) said: "No land claims you more than another; the best land is the one that supports you." Nahj al-bahagha, saying 4422020-02-2403 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 70: 47.250-251 WeepingImam Ali (as) said: "Weeping out of fear of Allah illuminates the heart and shields against returning to the sin." Ghurar al-hikam, hadith no. 20162020-02-2007 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 69: 46.246-249 AggressionImam Ali (as) said: "Whoever draws the sword of aggression will be killed by it [himself]" Nahj al-balagha, saying 349.2020-02-1707 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 68: 45.242-245 [Allah's] AntipathyImam Ali (as) said: "The most despised of creatures in the sight of Allah is a man who gathers scattered pieces of knowledge, deceiving [people] in the darkness of chaos, and blinded to what lies hidden in tranquillity. His peers from among the people call him a scholar, but he himself has never benefitted one full day from his knowledge." Kanz al-ummal, hadith no. 442202020-02-1314 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 67: 44.238-241 FalsehoodImam Ali (as) said: "Many a wrong was glossed with verses from the Book of Allah, just as the copper dirham is plated with silver coating." Ghurar al-hikam, hadith no. 69692020-02-1008 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 66: 43.237 InsightImam Ali (as) said: "Eyesight is useless if the insight goes blind." Ghurar al-hikam, hadith no. 99722020-02-0606 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 65: 42:236 CheerfulnessImam Ali (as) said: "Your cheerfulness shows the generosity of your soul." Ghurar al-hikam, hadith no. 30612020-02-0305 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 64: 41.234-235 BlessingImam Ali (as) said: "Blessings are multiplied with justice." Ghurar al-hikam, hadith no. 42112020-01-3004 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 61: 38.226-227 SquanderingImam Ali (as) said: "Squandering is the epitome of destitution." Ghurar al-hikam, hadith no. 8902020-01-2004 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 60: 37.219-225 InnovationImam Ali (as) said: "The innovators are those who contradict the command of Allah, His Book and His Messenger; they are those who follow their opinion and desires, even if they are the majority." Kanz al-ummal, hadith no. 442162020-01-1608 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 59: 36.213-218 MiserlinessImam Ali (as) said: "The miser stores [wealth] for his inheritors." Ghurar al-hikam, hadith no. 464.2020-01-1312 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 58: 35.212 Banes part 2 of 2Imam Ali (as) said: "The fountainhead of all afflictions is infatuation with vain pleasures." Ghurar al-hikam, hadith no. 5244.2020-01-0906 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 57: 35.212 Banes part 1 of 2Imam Ali (as) said: "Desire is the bane of the intellect." Ghurar al-hikam, hadith no, 314.2020-01-0611 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 55: 33.205-107 IntimacyImam Ali (as) said "A man who isolates himself away from people, will find intimacy with Allah, glory be to Him." Ghurar al-hikam, hadith no. 86442019-12-3007 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 54: 32.202-204 AssuranceImam Ali (as) said: "Adhere to sureties [that you are liable for] in all firmness." Nahj al-balagha, saying 155.2019-12-2603 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 53: 31.197-201 TrustworthinessImam Ali (as) said: "The best form of faith is trustworthiness and the worst vice is betrayal." Ghurar al-hikam, hadith no. 2905-29062019-12-2309 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 51: 30.180-189 Faith part 4 of 5Imam Ali (as) said: "Faith rests on four pillars: reliance upon Allah, entrusting one's affairs to Allah, submission to the will of Allah, and contentment with Allah's decree." Bihar al-anwar, vol. 69 p. 63, hadith no. 154.2019-12-1613 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 50: 30.177-179 Faith part 3 of 5Imam Ali (as) said: "The most perfect in faith from among you is the one with the best character." Bihar al-anwar, vol. 71 p. 387, hadith no. 342019-12-1215 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 49: 30.175-176 Faith part 2 of 5Imam Ali (as) said: "If faith was a mere statement, then fasting, prayers, the lawful and the unlawful things would not have been prescribed for it." Bihar al-anwar, vol. 69 p. 19, hadith no. 2.2019-12-0907 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 43: 27.155-156 Imam al-Hadi (as)Imam al-Jawad (as) said; "Certainly the Imam after me is my son Ali (as). His command is my command, his word is my word, obedience to him is obedience to me, and the Imama after him will rest with his son al-Hasan (as)." Bihar al-anwar, vol. 50 p. 239, hadith no. 4.2019-11-1809 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 37: 21.140-141 Imam Zayn al-Abidin (as)The Prophet (saw) said: "On the Day of Judgement a caller will call, 'Where is the adornment of the worshippers (zayn al-abidin)?' And it is as if I am looking at my son Ali b. al-Husayn b. Ali b. Abi Talib emerging from between the rows." Bihar al-anwar, vol 46, p 3, hadith no. 1.2019-10-2810 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 36: 20.136-139 Imam al-Husayn (as)The Prophet (saw) said: "O Ubayy I swear by Him who has rightfully sent me down as a messenger, certainly [the worth of] Husayn b. Ali is greater in the heavens than on the earth. And verily it is written [about him] on the right side of Allah's Throne: lamp of guidance, ark of salvation, an Imam, not weak, a [source of] dignity and pride, a landmark and a great treasure." Uyun akhbar al-Rida (as), vol 1, p. 59, hadith no. 29.2019-10-2416 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 33: 17.123-127 Particular leadership, Imam Ali part 3 of 3Imam Ali (as) said: "Verily my example among you is as that of a lamp in the darkness, whoever enters its vicinity is enlightened by it." Ghurar al-hikam, hadith no. 3883.2019-10-1412 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 32: 17.119-122 Specific leadership Imam Ali (as) part 2 of 3The Prophet (saw) said: "The truth is with Ali wherever he inclines." al-Kafi vol 1, p 294, hadith no. 12019-10-1010 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 31: 17.115-119 Particular Imamah - Imam Ali (as) part 1 of 3The Prophet (saw) said: "Love for Ali consumes sins as fire consumes wood."2019-10-0710 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 22: 13.72-74 GovernmentImam Ali (as) said: "A wild lion is better than an oppressive ruler, while an oppressive ruler is better than lasting schisms." Bihar al-anwar, vol. 75, p. 359, hadith no. 742019-09-0509 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 14: 6.49-54 Good manners part 2 of 2Imam Ali (as) said: "Rehabilitate the wrongdoer by your good deed [towards him], and indicate towards good through your good words." Ghurar al-hikam, hadith no. 2304. An important episode especially for parents.2019-08-0812 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 13: 6.43-48 Good manners part 1 of 2Imam Ali (as) said: The best inheritance parents bequeath their progeny are good manners." Ghurar al-hikam, hadith no. 5036.2019-08-0512 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 11: 5.32-37 Brotherhood part 4 of 5Imam Ali (as) said: "The best of brothers is the one who does not let his fellow brothers need anyone other than himself." Ghurar al-hikam, hadith no. 4985.2019-07-2909 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 9: 5.24-27 Brotherhood part 2 of 5The Prophet (saw) said: "A Muslim cannot acquire anything more beneficial as his embracing Islam than a brother who he benefits from for the sake of Allah." Tanbih al-khawatir, v. 2, p. 179. Imam Ali (as) said: "Brothers for the sake of Allah, enjoy an enduring amity, due to the firmness of its foundation." Ghurar al-hikam, hadith no 1795. Imam Ali (as) said: "He who draws close to you for a purpose will abandon you when it is fulfilled." Ghurar al-hikam, hadith no. 8552.2019-07-2208 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 6: 3.8-13 The Preordained term [of death]Imam Ali (AS) said, "What a good remedy death is!" Ghurar al-hikam, no. 99052019-06-1907 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 5: 2.4-7 Employment and workersImam Ali (AS) said, "The Prophet (saw) forbade using the services of a worker before he is informed of his wages." al-Kafi, v 5, p. 90, no. 32019-06-1905 minThe Scale of WisdomThe Scale of WisdomEpisode 2: 1.1 Self-sacrifice: the virtue of self-sacrificeImam Ali (AS) said, "The peak of virtues is self-sacrifice." Ghurar al-hikam, no. 63612019-06-1907 min