Imam Ali (AS) said, One who is not reformed by the discipline of Allah cannot become reformed through self-discipline.
الإمامُ عليٌّ (عَلَيهِ الّسَلامُ) : مَنْ لَمْ يَصْلُحْ على أدَبِ اللّهِ لَمْ يَصْلُحْ على أدَبِ نَفْسِهِ
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Mīzān al-Ḥikma #1518Imam Ali (AS) said, ‘A man who is not reformed through the etiquette of Allah will not be rehabilitated through his self-discipline.