Ali al-Hadi

“God has some areas where he likes to be supplicated in, and the prayer of the supplicator is accepted (in those areas); the sanctuary of Husayn (a.s.) is one of these.”

“The person who obeys the unique God, will not fear the anger of the creatures of God.”

“The one who thinks he is obliged to commit sin has attributed the responsibility of his sin towards Allah & has accused Him of cruelty & excess upon His servants.”

“The one who performs a deed and his heart does not believe in that deed, Allah will not accept any of his practices - but that it be along with the sincerity of intention.”

“He, who is certain of recompense (from Allah), will give generously.”

“al-Hadi narrated from his forefathers that the Prophet said, "Love Allah for the blessings He gives you, and love me for the love of Allah, and love my household for my love!"”

“Faith is that which hearts acknowledge and deeds prove, and Islam is that which tongues witness and marriage becomes lawful with.”

“Whenever a time comes that the justice overwhelms and overcomes cruelty, it is prohibited to form negative conjectures and opinions about anyone, except when one knows it about him. But whenever a time comes that cruelty and oppression overwhelms the (quantum of) justice, then one must not have good opinions about the beneficence of a person, till such time he knows it(for sure).”

“Poverty and adversity is the cause of the soul’s rebellion, revolt, and the gravity of dismay.”

“Mind the time when you would be lying before your family members, and there would be no physician to stop it (death), and no friend to benefit you.”

“A parents' dissatisfaction causes poverty and leads to humiliation.”

“The torturing and testing of parents, is followed by shortage (of sustenance), and being driven towards belittlement and humiliation.”

“Envy destroys good deeds”

“Jealousy is the cause of erosion of good deeds, as well as the attracter of chastisement.”

“The value and rank of a learned man is more than his knowledge.”

“The ignorant (one) is the captive of his tongue.”

“Indeed, both the scholar and the student share the prosperity.”

“Both professor and student share in the pursuit of excellence and perfection.”

“Wisdom doesn't affect corrupt hearts.”

“If one of you gives (charity) with his right hand, let him conceal that from his left hand, and if he prays, let him conceal that.”