Causes and Effects of Doubt

Imam Ali (AS) said, ‘Doubt is the product of ignorance.

Imam Ali (AS) said, ‘Whoever is insolent with regards to Allahs command becomes prone to doubting, and whoever doubts, Allah, Most Sublime over him, disgraces him with His authority, and belittles him with His Might just as he had shown contempt for His command.

Imam Ali (AS) said, ‘Do not give in to misgivings lest you start to doubt, and do not doubt lest you disbelieve, and do not allow yourselves to become emboldened [against Allah] lest you fall into self-deception.

Imam Ali (AS) said, ‘Doubt thwarts faith.

Imam Ali (AS) said, ‘Doubt extinguishes the light of the heart.

Imam Ali (AS) said, ‘The consequence of doubt is confusion.