Ghurar al-Ḥikam

Attaining Nearness to Allah

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Worship 4 Supplication 2 Prostration (Sujud) 2 Trust in God 1 Humility 1

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hadith 8186
Imam Ali (AS) said, Attaining nearness to Allah is [achieved] by asking [from] Him and [gaining closeness] to the people is [achieved] by refraining from asking [them for anything].
الإمامُ عليٌّ (عَلَيهِ الّسَلامُ) : التَّقَرُّبُ إلَى اللّهِ تَعالى بِمَسْئَلَتِهِ وَ إلَى النّاسِ بِتَرْكِها
Tags SupplicationWorship
hadith 8187
Imam Ali (AS) said, Address your complaints to one who is capable of sufficing you.
الإمامُ عليٌّ (عَلَيهِ الّسَلامُ) : اِجْعَلْ شَكْواكَ إلى مَنْ يَقْدِرُ عَلى غِناكَ
Tags SupplicationTrust in God
hadith 8188
Imam Ali (AS) said, Seek nearness to Allah, the Glorified, for verily He brings closer those who seek nearness to Him.
الإمامُ عليٌّ (عَلَيهِ الّسَلامُ) : تَقَرَّبْ إلَى اللّهِ سُبْحانَهُ فَإنَّهُ يُزْلِفُ المُتَقَرِّبينَ إلَيْهِ
Tags Worship
hadith 8189
Imam Ali (AS) said, Seek nearness to Allah, the Glorified, through prostration (sujūd), bowing (rukū), submission to His majesty and reverence (or subservience).
الإمامُ عليٌّ (عَلَيهِ الّسَلامُ) : تَقَرَّبْ إلَى اللّهِ سُبْحانَهُ بِالسُّجُودِ وَ الرُّكُوعِ وَ الخُضُوعِ لِعَظَمَتِهِ وَ الخُشُوعِ (الخُنُوعِ)
Tags Prostration (Sujud)WorshipHumility
hadith 8190
Imam Ali (AS) said, Nothing brings one closer to Allah, the Glorified, except copious prostration (sujūd) and bowing (rukū).
الإمامُ عليٌّ (عَلَيهِ الّسَلامُ) : لا يُقَرِّبُ مِنَ اللّهِ سُبْحانَهُ إلاّ كَثْرَةُ السُّجُودِ وَ الرُّكُوعِ
Tags Prostration (Sujud)Worship