The Sayings and Wisdom of Imam Ali (as)

The Sayings and Wisdom of Imam Ali (as)

Who is described as the gate to the city of knowledge in Islamic tradition? The Sayings and Wisdom of Imam Ali (ʿa) gathers attributed quotations from Imam Ali (ʿa) drawn from authentic sources, rendered into modern English to guide the seeker toward ethical insight and moral reflection.

About the Book Compiled by Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri and translated by Asadullah Ad-Dhakir Yate, this 2018 edition sifts through classical Arabic sources to present a collection of Imam Ali’s (ʿa) best-known sayings. The publisher (Zahra Publications) organizes these adages thematically—on character, conduct, devotion, and leadership—to make them accessible for contemporary English-speaking readers.

What You Will Discover

• Concise, memorable sayings of Imam Ali (ʿa) arranged by theme—virtue, humility, perseverance, justice, and speech.
• Accessible renderings that preserve the essence of the original Arabic while inviting reflection.
• A guiding perspective on ethics and devotion rooted in Imam Ali’s (ʿa) moral vision.
• How Imam Ali’s (ʿa) sayings continue to inspire both spiritual reflection and communal teaching traditions.

About the Author Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri, an internationally recognized spiritual philosopher, organizes the material with reverence and clarity. Translator Asadullah Ad-Dhakir Yate conveys these sayings in precise, contemporary English, maintaining both faithfulness to the original text and readability.

Who Is This Book For? This book is suitable for spiritual seekers, students of Islamic ethics, and devotees of the Ahl al-Bayt (ʿa) who want a concise and well-curated collection of Imam Ali’s (ʿa) wisdom for personal reflection, teaching, or devotional use.