Quote No. 118 from Ali Ibn Abi Talib

Quotes That Are Not in the Book

1. 118

   ولقد كان يخصف بيده نعله

   Emulate your Prophet . . . who used to mend his sandal with his hand.

   118

   1 of 4

2. 118

   فلقد كان يتوسد الحجر

   Let me tell you about the Son of Mary. He pillowed his head on stone.

   118

   2 of 4

3. 118

   فلقد كان يعمل سفائف الخوص بيده

   Let me tell you about David. He used to weave baskets with his own hands.

   118

   3 of 4

4. 118

   ولقد كانت خضرة البقل ترى من شفيف صفاق بطنه

   Let me tell you about Moses. The green of the herbs he ate could be seen through the thinness of the membrane of his belly.

   118

   4 of 4