Ghurar al-Hikam

Akalim of Amirul Mumineen Maulana Ali (AS)

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Akalim of Amirul Mumineen Maulana Ali (AS)

Virtues And Vices

11. Merit is [acquired] by perfection [of character] and noble deeds, not through excessive wealth and eminent feats.

11. Merit is [acquired] by perfection [of character] and noble deeds, not through excessive wealth and eminent feats.

11 اَلفَضِيلَةُ بِحُسْنِ الكَمالِ، وَمَكارِمِ الأفْعالِ، لابِكَثْرَةِ المالِ وجَلالَةِ الأعْمالِ.

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13. The pride of a man is by his merit, not because of his origin [and lineage].

13. The pride of a man is by his merit, not because of his origin [and lineage].

13 فَخْرُ المَرْءِ بِفَضْلِهِ لابِأصْلِهِ.

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15. He who overcomes his anger and controls the impulses of his lustful desires has acquired virtue.

15. He who overcomes his anger and controls the impulses of his lustful desires has acquired virtue.

15 فازَ بِالفَضيلَةِ مَنْ غَلَبَ غَضَبَهُ، وَمَلَكَ نَوازِعَ شَهْوَتِهِ.

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18. The human being has two merits: intellect and speech; he derives benefit through his intellect and benefits others by his speech.

18. The human being has two merits: intellect and speech; he derives benefit through his intellect and benefits others by his speech.

18 لِلإنْسانِ فَضيلَتانِ: عَقْلٌ، ومَنْطِقٌ، فَبِالعَقْلِ يَسْتَفيدُ، وبِالمَنْطِقِ يُفيدُ.

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19. Lineage is not defined by the fathers and mothers, rather [it is defined] by the praiseworthy merits.

19. Lineage is not defined by the fathers and mothers, rather [it is defined] by the praiseworthy merits.

19 لَيْسَتِ الأنْسابُ بِالآباءِ والأُمَّهاتِ لكِنَّها بِالفَضائِلِ المَحْمُوداتِ.

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