Letters · Instructions for Hasan, when returning from Siffin

al-Sharif al-Radi (d. 406 AH) · Thaqalayn library edition, reproduced verbatim

2

Arabic text

وَاعْلَمْ أَنَّ الْإِعْجَابَ ضِدُّ الصَّوَابِ، وَآفَةُ الْأَلْبَابِ، فَاسْعَ فِي كَدْحِكَ، وَلَا تَكُنْ خَازِناً لِغَيْرِكَ، وَإِذَا أَنْتَ هُدِيتَ لِقَصْدِكَ فَكُنْ أَخْشَعَ مَا تَكُونُ لِرَبِّكَ.

Translation

Know that self-admiration is contrary to propriety (of action) and is a calamity for the mind. Therefore, increase your striving and do not become a treasurer for (wealth to be inherited by) others. When you have been guided on the right path humble yourself before Allāh as much as you can.

Verified published translation — published with the edition, reproduced verbatim.

Explain Related narrations Related versesSelect or long-press any passage for its tools

No licensed commentary edition has been cleared for reproduction, so the reader shows the text without it.

No licensed recording is connected, so none is offered.