M. Ali Quotes

Regret is a form of punishment itself.

Greed is permanent slavery

Bear sorrows and calamities patiently, otherwise you will never be happy.

Death is the protector of life and life is the process of death.

It will be a killer, and a chiller, and a thriller, when I get the gorilla in Manila.

To maintain nice relation with the people is half of intelligence, nice questioning is half of knowledge, and nice domestic arrangements is half of the management of livelihood.

There is no nobility with bad manners.

The one without dreams is the one without wings.

The demand that Islam makes of women is to not attract attention to yourself, and if you are in a secular society, that attire does exactly that, and it is a political symbol, no longer religious.

Recitation of the Qur'an without contemplation and thought is futile.

The period before the dawn of knowledge is called the age of darkness.

My health is in the hands of Allah, who has ways of testing us. Whatever happens, happens. I a'int the greatest - it's Allah. I gave myself a job. I work for God.

The only limitations one has, are the ones they place on themselves

He's my elvis. I idolize Nusrat, he's a god, too

Humiliating people in the name of religion is the practice of someone deprived of the first fruit of religion, #‎ humility .

Self restraint in speech, food, entertainment and vanity are the most essential fundamental of spiritual growth.

Democracy is in the blood of Musalmans, who look upon complete equality of manhood [mankind]…[and] believe in fraternity, equality and liberty.

My only fault is that I don't realize how great I really am.

When the eye becomes the heart, the heart becomes the eye.

How many push ups do you do? I don't know. I only starts counting when it starts hurting

I'm so fast that last night I turned off the light switch in my hotel room and was in bed before the room was dark.

My genes tie me to those that despised me.

They make a desolation and call it peace.

It's hard to be humble, when you're as great as I am.

The greatest victory in life is to rise above the material things that we once valued most

One who thinks and reflects develops his foresight and vision.

No one has ever suffered from his people as I have.

Be a good man to Allah and a bad man to yourself (desires); and be one of the commoners among the people

Beware of the flight of Blessings, For nothing that runs away is returned.

God will not place a burden on a man's shoulders knowing that he cannot carry it.

Allah's Generosity is connected to gratitude, and gratitude is linked to increase in His generosity. The generosity of Allah will not stop increasing unless the gratitude of the servant ceases

I have not lost Allah's hope in us to show compassion where none exists and to extend mercy in the most difficult of circumstances. We as Muslims must lead by example.

Judging others’ intentions is the right of God alone. We don’t have this right, and it is poor manners with God.

Just because you’re a Believer, doesn’t mean your safe from the Hell-fire.

Every great narrative is at least two narratives, if not more - the thing that is on the surface and then the things underneath which are invisible.

Whether it's boxing, basketball, or badminton, one must be ready to succeed before entering the arena...long before the lights come up.

Vanity prevents improvement

Hating people because of their color is wrong. And it doesn't matter which color does the hating. It's just plain wrong.

Human rights are for those who can behave like humans. If you can't act responsibly you relinquish that right.

I wanted secular, non-Muslim people to stop kidding themselves that Islam is peace and tolerance.

Religion becomes a hollow shell of its former self when ritual remains and thoughtful reflection disappears.

Often your utterances and expressions of your face leak out the secrets of your hidden thoughts.

When Allah puts barakah (His blessings) in something, it will come beyond your expectations- never underestimate the power of one good deed.

You will have to make up for the smallness of your size by your courage and selfless devotion to duty, for it is not life that matters, but the courage, fortitude and determination you bring to it.

He who has no light in his heart, what will he gain from the festival of lamps.

In reality, every reality is a veil over reality.

Insulting the Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) is like trying to spit at the sun, it will only come back in your face.

Islam takes advantage of two structural flaws that exist in the Western society. One is political correctness and other is the decline of morality.

I try not to speak about all the charities and people I help, because I believe we can only be truly generous when we expect nothing in return.

Age is whatever you think it is. You are as old as you think you are.