The Sayings And Preaching of Al-Imam Ali (p.b.u.h)

Hadith n. 326

326. Amir al-mu’minin, peace be upon him, said: The age up to which Allah accepts any excuse for a human being is sixty years.

Hadith n. 327

327. Amir al-mu’minin, peace be upon him, said: He whom sin overpowers is not victorious, and he who secures victory by evil is (in fact) vanquished.

Hadith n. 328

328. Amir al-mu’minin, peace be upon him, said: Allah, the Glorified, has fixed the livelihood of the destitute in the wealth of the rich. Consequently, whenever a destitute remains hungry it is because some rich person has denied (him his share). Allah, the Sublime, will question them about it.

Hadith n. 329

329. Amir al-mu’minin, peace be upon him, said: Not to be in need of putting forth an excuse is better than putting forth a true excuse. 83

Hadith n. 330

330. Amir al-mu’minin, peace be upon him, said: The least right of Allah on you is that you should not make use of His favours in committing His sins. 84

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