Question and Answer

Imam Ali (AS) said, One who hastens to reply does not arrive at the right [answer].

Imam Ali (AS) said, Giving correct reply is an evidence of merit.

Imam Ali (AS) said, Never ask about that which has not [yet] happened, for in that which has already come about there is enough knowledge [that one can gain].

Imam Ali (AS) said, Ask and you will learn.

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, If you are ignorant then learn, and when you are asked about that which you do not know then say: Allah and His Prophet know better.

Imam Ali (AS) said, One who asks, learns.

Imam Ali (AS) said, One who asks, benefits.

Imam Ali (AS) said, One who asks properly, learns.

Imam Ali (AS) said, One who asks in his young age, answers in his old age.