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Quote - 394

Author: 
Pir Shams

By drinking nectar, poison is reduced and by drinking water, thirst is quenched. By having a meal, hunger is broken. In the same manner, by remembering the Lord all sins disappear.

Source: 
Pir Shams Sloko Nano

Quote - 395

Author: 
Pir Shams

The deserted village will rehabitate and the poor will become rich. However, there is one astonishing sight: Brother, nobody can come to life after dying.

Source: 
Pir Shams Sloko Nano

Quote - 396

Author: 
Pir Shams

Real pilgrimage takes place in the heart and in the heart is the abode of religion. Worship the Lord in the heart and in the heart is the salvation and spiritual vision.

Source: 
Pir Shams Sloko Nano

Quote - 397

Author: 
Pir Shams

The five causes of spiritual death are carnal desire,anger, greed, attracion of the world and pride.

Source: 
Pir Shams Sloko Nano

Quote - 398

Author: 
Pir Sadardin

When the sun rises, go about your worldly affairs, acting honestly. When the sun sets, devote yourselves to the worship of God.

Source: 
Pir Sadardin Bawan Bodh

Quote - 399

Author: 
Pir Sadardin

One who hears good and speaks evil will surely get into trouble.

Source: 
Pir Sadardin Bawan Bodh

Quote - 400

Author: 
Albright, Madeleine

Tonight, my purpose is really to listen and learn. And the Aga Khan, for instance, has dedicated much of his life to bridging differences between cultures and enhancing and preserving rich cultural legacies. Washington, D.C., March 15, 2000

Source: 
Albright, Madeleine Speech

Quote - 401

Author: 
Nassir Khusraw

In the path of the hereafter, one should not walk on foot but with the soul and the intellect, and for provisions, you must fill the tablecloth of your heart with obedience and knowledge.

Source: 
Nassir Khusraw

Quote - 402

Author: 
Aga Khan III

"Philosopher Abu Ali Sina [Avicenna] was an Ismaili"

Source: 
Aga Khan III Evian Conference, 12 July 1952

Quote - 403

Author: 
Her Highness Princess Zahra Agakhan

Volunteer Service to others is viewed as an integral and positive part of daily life, and never as a burdensome obligation or an elective activity

Source: 
Her Highness Princess Zahra Agakhan Edmonton, Canada, Aug 25, 1998

Quote - 382

Author: 
Prophet Mohamed

Trust in God, But tie it your camel.

Source: 
Prophet Mohamed

Quote - 383

Author: 
Prophet Mohamed

Give the labourer his wage before his perspiration be dry.

Source: 
Prophet Mohamed

Quote - 384

Author: 
Aga Khan III

Now that general liberty is given to all, the monopoly, or even the desire for the monopoly, of political power is both immoral and of no benefit. The just man does not even wish to possess privileges to the necessary exclusion of others.

Source: 
Aga Khan III K.K. Aziz p. 207

Quote - 385

Author: 
Aga Khan III

Pardah, as now known, itself did not exist till long after the Prophet's death and is no part of Islam.

Source: 
Aga Khan III K.K. Aziz p. 211

Quote - 386

Author: 
Aga Khan III

No society that accepted fatalism and carried it to its logical conclusion could possibly succeed.

Source: 
Aga Khan III K.K. Aziz p.212

Quote - 387

Author: 
Aga Khan III

It would be the greatest of all misfortunes if we now mistook instruction for education and the mere power of passing examination for learning.

Source: 
Aga Khan III K.K. Aziz p.235

Quote - 388

Author: 
Aga Khan III

Confidence is the touchtone of commerce, whilst nothing is so easily frightened as capital.

Source: 
Aga Khan III K.K. Aziz p.317

Quote - 389

Author: 
Aga Khan III

A leader's function is to restrain any dangerous extremism and to enlighten the people as to what the good of the country requires and to instil in the minds of the public the influence and feelings of humanity and brotherhood.

Source: 
Aga Khan III K.K. Aziz p.321

Quote - 390

Author: 
Pir Shams

In your heart the Lord resides, and in the heart He bestows His Vision.

Source: 
Pir Shams Sloko Moto #1

Quote - 391

Author: 
Pir Shams

Of whatever quality your soul is, you will percieve the others as that quality. Whoever regards others as evil will himself become evil

Source: 
Pir Shams Sloko Moto

Quote - 392

Author: 
Pir Shams

The mouth that you use to recite the name of the Lord, and know it as the name of the Exalted. If you falsely accuse someone with the same mouth, how will you attain salvation.

Source: 
Pir Shams Sloko Moto

Quote - 393

Author: 
Pir Shams

You may have recited the Holy Name many a time and not have brought any tears of love. It is as futile as plastering smoky fire with cow dung or playing music on a broken instrument.

Source: 
Pir Shams Sloko Nano

Quote - 351

Author: 
Hazrat Ali

Have confidence in men, and you will enjoy their friendship.

Source: 
Hazrat Ali Maxim

Quote - 330

Author: 
Hazrat Ali

A man's reflexion is the mirror that shows him his good and bad deeds.

Source: 
Hazrat Ali Maxim

Quote - 309

Author: 
Hazrat Ali

The truly learned man is he who understands that what he knows is but little in comparison with what he does not know.

Source: 
Hazrat Ali Maxim

Quote - 373

Author: 
Prophet Mohamed

Seek knowledge from the craddle to the grave.

Source: 
Prophet Mohamed

Quote - 352

Author: 
Hazrat Ali

Great quality confer nobility, and not the decayed bones of ancestors.

Source: 
Hazrat Ali Maxim

Quote - 331

Author: 
Hazrat Ali

Act only after reflexion, and all your affairs will work out well.

Source: 
Hazrat Ali Maxim

Quote - 310

Author: 
Hazrat Ali

There is no treasure like knowledge.

Source: 
Hazrat Ali Maxim

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