Admonition

Imam Ali (AS) said, Take light from the flame of the preacher who practices what he preaches, accept advice from the adviser who is vigilant, and act upon what he teaches you.

Imam Ali (AS) said, Indeed the most hearing ear is one that listens to admonition and heeds it.

Imam Ali (AS) said, The most beneficial of admonitions is that which deters [someone from sin].

Imam Ali (AS) said, The most effective admonition is taking a lesson from the place where the dead lay.

Imam Ali (AS) said, The most effective admonition is looking at the places where the dead lay, and taking a lesson from the outcome of ones forefathers and foremothers.

Imam Ali (AS) said, The most effective adviser for you is this world, if only you took a lesson from what it shows you of the changing circumstances and what it informs you of disunion and separation.

Imam Ali (AS) said, Verily there is a lesson and an admonition in everything for the people of wisdom and understanding.

Imam Ali (AS) said, Verily the admonition that is neither discarded by the ears nor matched in benefit is that which is not expressed by the speaking tongue, rather it is exhibited by the tongue of action.

Imam Ali (AS) said, Accepting admonition means taking a lesson [and putting into action].

Imam Ali (AS) said, Admonitions are the means of enlivening the hearts.

Imam Ali (AS) said, Admonition is a curative advice.

Imam Ali (AS) said, Admonitions are a sanctuary for one who heeds them.

Imam Ali (AS) said, Admonitions are a remedy for the one who acts upon them.

Imam Ali (AS) said, The beneficial admonition is that which deters [from sin].

Imam Ali (AS) said, Admonitions are the sheen of the souls and the polish of the hearts.

Imam Ali (AS) said, The fruit of admonition is awareness.

Imam Ali (AS) said, The best of admonitions is that which deters [from sin].

Imam Ali (AS) said, May Allah have mercy on the person who accepts admonition, is deterred [from sin] and benefits from the lessons [he has] learnt.

Imam Ali (AS) said, In admonitions there is polishing of the hearts.

Imam Ali (AS) said, Comprehension [and acceptance] of admonitions invites one to caution, so take admonition from the examples [of the past], and take lesson from the [sudden] changes in circumstances, and take benefit from the Warners.

Imam Ali (AS) said, For the people who possess intellect, what they experience is sufficient as an admonition.

Imam Ali (AS) said, One who finds tranquillity in thinking positively about the [passing] days has not understood the admonitions of time.

Imam Ali (AS) said, Do not shun the one who admonishes you [to good].

Imam Ali (AS) said, Whoever admonishes you [to act righteously] has done you a favour.

Imam Ali (AS) said, Whoever does not take lesson from [what happens to] the people, Allah makes an example out of him for the people.

Imam Ali (AS) said, Whoever understands the admonitions of time will not be at ease with positive thoughts about his days.

Imam Ali (AS) said, Admonition is an excellent gift.

Imam Ali (AS) said, Never be one of those who do not benefit from admonition unless you give him a painful punishment, for indeed the intelligent one takes admonishment from discipline whereas beasts are not deterred except by beating.

Imam Ali (AS) said, O people, how much admonition will you be given yet you decline it? How much have the preachers preached to you, the warners warned you, the preventers prevented you and the scholars conveyed [the message] you! The Prophets and Messengers have guided you to the path of salvation, presented their proof and shown you the clear way. So hasten towards good deeds and take advantage of the time [you have in this world], for indeed today there is action without accounting and tomorrow there will be accounting without action, and the wrongdoers will soon know to what final place they will return.

Imam Ali (AS) said, The one who accepts admonition has indeed awoken.