Question and Answer

Imam Ali (AS) said, Make your address polite and you will hear a polite reply.

Imam Ali (AS) said, A discourteous reply stems from a discourteous address.

Imam Ali (AS) said, When one is asked about that which he knows not, he should never feel ashamed to say: I do not know.

Imam Ali (AS) said, Do not use harsh words [or foul language] even if you are unable to reply.

Imam Ali (AS) said, Do not be offensive in your address thereby being offended by the rudeness of the reply.

Imam Ali (AS) said, One who abandons the words “I dont know” comes upon his [place of] destruction.

Imam Ali (AS) said, When you ask, ask in order to learn and do not ask in order to embarrass [the one whom you are asking]. Indeed the ignorant one who learns is similar to a learned person and verily the learned one who is oppressive is similar to an ignorant person.

Imam Ali (AS) said, Too much asking leads to restlessness.