Maxims of Imam Hussein A.S
part 3
31 - Imam Hussain (as) was asked: O 'the son of the prophet how is life going on? Imam replied: Life is going on , in such a way that I have a God over me, the hell-fire in front of me , death is looking for me, there is no escape of the Day of Judgement, I am taken as a hostage by my own deeds, things do not turn out to be the way I like , I cannot repel what I hate, the affairs are in someone else's hands. He tortures me if he likes and he forgives if he wishes. Therefore, is there anybody poorer than me? (Biharol Anwar, Vol. 78 , P. 116)
32 - Whoever becomes generous becomes a noble; and whoever becomes stingy becomes vicious and mean-spirited. (Biharol Anwar, Vol. 78 , P. 121)
33 - The most generous person is the one who offers help to those who do not expect him to help. (Biharol Anwar, Vol. 78 , P. 121)
34 - Whoever sorts out a problem of a believer, God sorts out his difficulties of this world and the hereafter. (Biharol Anwar, Vol. 78 , P. 122)
35 - If you heard a person discredits the dignity and the honour of people ,then try not to get introduced to him. (Balagatol Hussain ( as ) , P. 284)
36 - Never raise your need except to three ( kinds of people ): to a religious , to a brave man or to a nobleman. (Biharol Anwar, Vol. 78 , P. 118)
37 - Seventy rewards are for Salam ( Islamic greeting ) ; sixty nine for the starter and one for the one who replies. (Biharol Anwar, Vol. 78 , P. 120)
38 - Act like the one who believes in punishment for sin and reward for good deeds. (Biharol Anwar, Vol. 78 , P. 127)
39 - Should poverty , illness , and death not exist , man would not bow to anything. (Nuzhat al-Nadher wa Tanbeeh al-Khatir , P. 80)
40 - You deserve the Paradise , don't sell yourself for anything less. Whoever is content to the worldly pleasures , has sufficed to something base and low. (Balagatol Hussain (A.S.) , P. 308)
41 - Being thankful for a grace of God makes God reward you with another grace. (Nuzhat al-Nadher wa Tanbeeh al-Khatir, P. 80)
42 - Never trust anybody but those who fear God. (Balagatol Hussain (A.S.), P. 292)
43 - Imam (as) was asked: What causes noble and eminent personality. He replied: "Controlling your tongue and doing good deeds. (Balagatol Hussain (A.S.), P. 332)
44 - O' people do compete in good deeds and haste in grabbing the good chances. By delaying good deeds, you reduce their value. By gaining victory win the respect and praise of others, and do not let others blame you for being lazy. If one does a favour to another but he does not thank him for it , be sure that God will reward him instead , and surely the God's reward is greater and more generous. (Biharol Anwar, Vol. 78 , P. 121)
45 - Beware that the need of people for you is among the graces of God, so do not neglect the needy as the graces will turn into difficulties. Do know Good deeds bring you people's respect and praise and God's rewards. If you could personify and visualize good deeds as a human being you would see him as kind and good looking , whose sight is pleasant for everyone to see. And if you could picture evil acts , you would see him ugly and disgusting , hearts detesting him , and eyes closing to his sight. (Biharol Anwar, Vol. 78, P. 121)
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