Quotes from Holy Books, religious literature and figures throught history.

“A scholar whose knowledge benefits others is better than seventy thousand worshippers.” - Kitab Al-Kafi


“The most perfect of all perfection is a good understanding of religion, exercising patience during affliction and setting up of means of living.” - Kitab Al Kafi


“Seeking knowledge is obligatory for every Muslim. Let it be known that Allah loves those who seek knowledge.” - Kitab Al Kafi


“Read, in the Name of your Lord who created, created man from a clot, Read, and your Lord is the Most Gracious, Who taught with the pen, taught man what he did not know.” - Qur’an 96:1-5


I heard the Prophet SAW saying, “Mary, the daughter of Imran, was the best among the women (of the world of her time) and Khadijah is the best amongst the women (of this nation).” Narrated by Ali (AS) in Sahih Al-Bukhari – Book 58 Hadith 164


“He who does not thank people does not thank Allah.” - Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) from Al-Tirmidhi


“Love of this world and love of the next world can never reside in the heart of a believer simultaneously, just as fire and water cannot be contained in a single vessel at the same time.” - Isa (AS) from Ibn Kathir


“Remember that this world which you covet so ardently and attempt to acquire so earnestly, and which sometimes annoys you and sometimes pleases you so much, is neither your home nor a permanent destination. You have not been created for it, nor invited to it as your resting-place.” - Imam Ali (AS)


“People are of two types, they are either your brothers in faith or your equals in humanity.” - Imam Ali


“What you hide in your heart, appears in your eyes.” ― Imam Ali


“Be gentle with human hearts, for when they are forced into something, they go blind.” ― Imam Ali


“Except those who have faith, do good deeds, call each other to truth and call each other to patience.” - Quran 103:3


“Shall I tell you who are the best among you? The best of you are those who when seen are a means of Allah being brought to mind.” - Prophet Muhammad (SAW) in Al-Tirmidhi


“Practice makes knowledge perfect.” ― Imam Ali


“And He is with you wherever you are.” - Quran 57:4


“Do not despair of the mercy of Allāh. Indeed, Allāh forgives all sins. Indeed, it is He who is the Forgiving, the Merciful.” - Quran 39:53