Ghurar al-Hikam

Akalim of Amirul Mumineen Maulana Ali (AS)

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Akalim of Amirul Mumineen Maulana Ali (AS)

Knowledge

161. One whose knowledge exceeds his intellect, it becomes a burden for him.

161. One whose knowledge exceeds his intellect, it becomes a burden for him.

161 مَنْ خالَفَ عِلْمَهُ عَظُمَتْ جَريمَتُهُ وإثْمُهُ.

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162. One who learns (or lacks) the depth of knowledge proceeds (or is repelled) from the ways of wisdom.

162. One who learns (or lacks) the depth of knowledge proceeds (or is repelled) from the ways of wisdom.

162 مَنْ زادَ عِلْمُهُ عَلى عَقْلِهِ كانَ وَبالاً عَلَيْهِ.

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163. One who quenches his thirst from the drinking-fountain of knowledge, covers himself with the gown of forbearance.

163. One who quenches his thirst from the drinking-fountain of knowledge, covers himself with the gown of forbearance.

163 مَنْ عَلِمَ (عَدِمَ) غَوْرَ الْعِلْمِ صَدَرَ (صُدَّ) عَنْ شَرايِعِ الحِكَمِ.

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164. One who increases his study of knowledge [and discussion about what he has learnt] does not forget what he knows and benefits from it that which he does not know.

164. One who increases his study of knowledge [and discussion about what he has learnt] does not forget what he knows and benefits from it that which he does not know.

164 مَنِ ارْتَوى مِنْ مَشْرَبِ الْعِلْمِ، تَجَلْبَبَ جِلْبابَ الحِلْمِ.

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165. One who increases his reflection about what he has learnt safeguards his knowledge and understands that which he would not have [otherwise] understood.

165. One who increases his reflection about what he has learnt safeguards his knowledge and understands that which he would not have [otherwise] understood.

165 مَنْ أكْثَرَ مُدارَسَةَ العِلْمِ لَمْ يَنْسَ ما عَلِمَ، واسْتَفادَ ما لَمْيَعْلَمْ.

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166. One who does not acquire wealth through knowledge, acquires grace by it.

166. One who does not acquire wealth through knowledge, acquires grace by it.

166 مَنْ أكْثَرَ الفِكْرَ فيما تَعَلَّمَ أتْقَنَ عِلْمَهُ، وفَهِمَ ما لَمْ يَكُنْ يَفْهَمُ.

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167. Whoever does not act upon his knowledge, it becomes a proof against him and a curse.

167. Whoever does not act upon his knowledge, it becomes a proof against him and a curse.

167 مَنْ لَمْ يَكْتَسِبْ بِالْعِلْمِ مالاً اِكْتَسَبَ بِهِ جَمالاً.

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168. From the perfection of knowledge is acting upon what it dictates.

168. From the perfection of knowledge is acting upon what it dictates.

168 مَنْ لَمْ يَعْمَلْ بِالْعِلْمِ كانَ حُجَّةً عَلَيْهِ وَوَبالاً.

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169. From the most honourable of knowledge is self-adornment with forbearance.

169. From the most honourable of knowledge is self-adornment with forbearance.

169 مِنْ كَمالِ الْعِلْمِ العَمَلُ بِما يَقْتَضيهِ.

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