The World from the Viewpoint of Imam Ali (AS)

Imam Ali (AS) said, ‘By Allah, this world of yours is worse in my eyes than the sweat of a pig in the palm of a leper.

Imam Ali (AS) said, ‘This world of yours is more forsaken to me than the sneezing of a goat.

Imam Ali (AS) said, ‘Verily your world to me is more worthless than a leaf being gnawed at in the mouth of a locust. What has Ali got to do with perishable things?!

Imam Ali (AS) said, ‘Get away from me, O World! Your rein is on your own shoulders as I have released myself from your ditches, removed myself from your snares and avoided walking into your slippery places.

Imam Ali (AS) said, ‘Beware of the world, for verily it appears sweet and green, surrounded by carnal and base desires.

Imam Ali (AS) said, ‘Beware of the world, for verily with regards to its lawful things there is accountability and with regards to its unlawful things there is punishment, its beginning is hardship and its end is annihilation.

Imam Ali (AS) said, ‘Beware of this deceptive and deceitful world that has been beautified by its ornaments and has seduced through its delusions… such that it has become like an unveiled bride upon whom everyones eyes are gazing.

Imam Ali (AS) said, ‘Beware of the world, for verily it is deceptive, delusive and deceitful, it is a giver that deprives, and one who clothes yet leaves you naked.

Imam Ali (AS) said, ‘Beware of the world, for verily it is the enemy of the friends of Allah and the enemy of His enemies too. As for the friends of Allah, it fills them with grief and as for Allahs enemies, it deludes them.