Do not be like him who hopes for (bliss in) the next life without action, and delays repentance by lengthening desires, who utters words like ascetics in this world but acts like those who are eager for it; if he is allowed something from it he does not feel satisfied; if he is denied he is not content;

Do not be like...

entertainment in the company of the wealthy is dearer to him than remembrance (of Allah) with the poor; he passes verdicts against others for his own interests and does not do so against himself for others' interests; he guides others but misguides himself; he is obeyed by others but he himself disobeys (Allah); he seeks fulfilment of obligations (towards himself) but does not fulfil his obligations (towards others); he fears the people (and acts) for other than his Lord (Allah) and does not fear his Lord in his dealings with the people.

others benefit from his fruits and he himself dies of hunger!?

This is the most complete and comprehensive sermon that has ever been said, of course, for those who are thinking. This speech was said 1400 years ago by the first Imam of shias, Amir al-Mu'minin Ali (PBUH).{Wise saying No. 150 of Nahj al-Balagha}

The most comprehensive sermon about life from Imam Ali (PBUH)

If he falls ill he feels ashamed; if he is healthy he feels secure and indulges in amusements; when he recovers from illness he feels vain about himself; when he is afflicted he loses hope; if distress befalls him he prays like a bewildered man; when he finds ease of life he falls into deceit and turns his face away; his heart overpowers him by means of imaginary things while he cannot control his heart by his conviction;

He is with God in times of difficulty and not in comfort!

he is brief when he is doing a good thing but goes too far when he is begging; when passion overtakes him he is quick in committing sin but delays repentance; if hardship befalls him he goes beyond the canons of the (Islamic) community; he describes instructive events but does not take instruction himself;

He is lazy and does not like to act!

he is not grateful for what he gets and covets for increase in whatever remains with him; he refrains others but not himself; he commands others for what he himself does not do; he loves the virtuous but does not behave like them; he hates the vicious but himself is one of them; he dislikes death because of the excess of his sins but adheres to that for which he is afraid of death.

He is oblivious and forgets himself!

he pre aches at length but does not accept any preaching for himself; he is tall in speaking but short in action; he aspires for things that will perish and ignores things that will last for good; he regards profit as loss and loss as profit; he fears death but does nothing in its anticipation.

He is a claimant without obligation.

He regards the sins of others as big but considers the same things for himself as small; if he does something in obedience to Allah he considers it much but if others do the same he considers it small; he therefore rebukes others but flatters himself;

He is arrogant.

for others he is afraid of small sins, but for himself he expects more reward than his performance; if he becomes wealthy he becomes self conscious and falls into vice; if he becomes poor he despairs and becomes weak;

He has contradictions in his thinking and behavior.

I hope this sermon will have a significant impact on your life.

Yasin T. al-Jibouri, Translator of this book, has so far written, edited and translated 57 books and other publications, not counting this one. Details and some front cover images of these publications are included on pages 43 - 89 of his other book titled Mary and Jesus in Islam which AuthorHouse has already published (ISBN 9781468523201 or 9781468523218). He earned his graduate degree in English from an American university, taught English in Iraq, Saudi Arabia and the United States and is presently preparing Volume Two of his book titled Allah: The Concept of God in Islam, the first volume of which has already been published by Authorhouse (ISBN 9781468532722, 9781468532739 or 9781468532746). He is also working on Volume One of his other major work titled Dictionary of Islamic Terms. This book is not an ordinary one at all. Actually, millions of intellectuals worldwide regard its eloquence, language and contents as being next in importance only to the Holy Qur'an, and you will find out why when you read it. It is the compilation of the sermons, letters and axioms of Ali ibn Abu Talib, cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet of Islam, who lived from 600 - 660 A.D. and played a major role in shaping the society and politics not only of his time but of all time to come. There are many editions of this great book in at least two dozen languages, and Yasin T. al-Jibouri has for some time been editing one of them. This book is for people who wish to &quot;live&quot; the first Islamic century in all its upheavals, controversies, civil wars and religious fervor. It may serve as a guide for those who wish to discover the complexity, beauty and richness of the Arabic language. Or it may be sought by people who wish to lead a life of happiness and fulfillment, since it provides all of this and more, and you are free to judge for yourself.

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Writer, Published Author of 82 Books and of numerous essays, articles and researches, Editor, Including Translations of the Holy Qur'an, Translator of Many Books and Simultaneous Interpreter. Earned his graduate degree in English from (then) Atlanta University ‎‎(now Clark Atlanta University), Atlanta, Georgia, on December 20, 1978.‎ Mentioned twice by Harvard University in its report titled "Islam in America". His most recent production is a book titled THE BATTLE OF THE CAMEL in 480 pages in two editions, one in full color and the other in black-and-white. CreateSpace has published in coordination with "YASIN PUBLICATIONS". Co-edited and wrote for GILGAMESH magazine of Dar al-Mamoon, publishing ‎house of the Iraqi Ministry of Culture, as well as for Iraqi Translator bulletin of the same ‎Dar.‎ Wrote, edited and translated a total of 82 books and other publications (up to October 31, ‎‎2016), many of which are now being marketed in 76 countries.