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The Scale of Wisdom

The Scale of Wisdom

By Zoheir Ali Esmail

Your spiritual multivitamin, consisting of a short commentary on a compendium of Shi'a hadith exploring a wide variety of topics. Ideal for busy people, those looking for something to reflect on, or people that just want to find out more about Islamic teachings from the School of the Family of the Prophet (saw). Brought to you by the Batool (as) Foundation.
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Episode 77: 51.269-276 Ordeals part 3 of 3

The Scale of WisdomMar 16, 2020

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Episode 171: 126.614-615 Humility

Episode 171: 126.614-615 Humility

Imam Ali (as) said: "One whose heart is humble, his limbs also humble themselves." Ghurar al-hikam, hadith no. 8172


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Jun 07, 202104:16
Episode 170: 125.611-613 Loss

Episode 170: 125.611-613 Loss

The Prophet (saw) said: "The loser is the one who is negligent of reforming his Hereafter." Tanbih al-khawatir, vol 2, p 118.

May 31, 202104:25
Episode 169: 124.608-610 The Kharijites

Episode 169: 124.608-610 The Kharijites

Imam Ali (as) said: "O people, I am the one who gouged out the eye of trouble [revolt]. There was no one except me who dared to advance towards it when its gloom was swelling and its madness was intense [when the uprising was at its peak]." Nahj al-balagha, sermon 93.

May 24, 202106:37
Episode 168: 123.607 Service

Episode 168: 123.607 Service

Imam al-Sadiq (as) said: "Serve your brother, but if he makes you toil then do not serve him." Al-Ikhtisas, hadith no. 243

May 17, 202101:58
Episode 167: 122.605-606 The End

Episode 167: 122.605-606 The End

The Prophet (saw) said: "Verily a man may carry out the actions of the people of Paradise for a long period of time, but end his life with the actions of the people of Hellfire." Kanz al-ummal, hadith no. 545

May 10, 202103:22
Episode 166: 121.599-604 Modesty

Episode 166: 121.599-604 Modesty

Imam Ali (as) said: "Modesty is the means to all beauty." Bihar al-anwar, vol 77 p 211 hadith no. 1

May 03, 202106:06
Episode 165: 120.598 Animals

Episode 165: 120.598 Animals

When the Prophet (saw) saw a she-camel, whose knees were tied up, carrying her load, he said, 'Where is her owner? Tell him that he should prepare for the lawsuit tomorrow [the Day of Ressurection].' Bihar al-anwar, vol 7 p 276 hadith no 50.

Apr 26, 202105:53
Episode 164: 119.594-597 Life

Episode 164: 119.594-597 Life

Imam Ali (as) said: "Monotheism is the life of the soul." Ghurar al-hikam, hadith no. 540


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Apr 19, 202104:20
Episode 163: 118.593 Precaution

Episode 163: 118.593 Precaution

Imam Ali (as) said: "Your religion is like your brother so take precaution with your religion however much you can." Amali of Tusi, p 110, hadith no. 168.

Apr 12, 202102:14
Episode 162: 117:558-592 The Need

Episode 162: 117:558-592 The Need

Imam Ali (as) said: "Whoever you have sought your need from, you have lowered yourself in his eyes." Ghurar al-hikam, hadith no. 8610

Apr 05, 202109:06
Episode 161: 116.586-587 The Bathhouse

Episode 161: 116.586-587 The Bathhouse

Imam Ali (as) said: "The best of houses is the bathhouse for in it the Fire [of Hell] is remembered and [bodily] dirt is removed." Man la yahduruhu al-faqih, vol. 1 p. 115, hadith no. 237

Mar 29, 202102:14
Episode 160: 115.581-585 Foolishness

Episode 160: 115.581-585 Foolishness

Imam Ali (as) said: "Foolishness is the worst disease." al-Kafi, vol. 2, p. 112, hadith no. 3

Mar 22, 202106:39
Episode 159: 114.576-580 Clemency

Episode 159: 114.576-580 Clemency

Imam Ali (as) said: "Clemency is the completion of the intellect." Ghurar al-hikam, hadith no. 1055

Mar 15, 202106:36
Episode 158: 113.573-574 The Lawful (Halal)

Episode 158: 113.573-574 The Lawful (Halal)

Imam al-Sadiq (as) said: "Sword-combat is easier than seeking the lawful."  al-Kafi, vol. 5 p. 161 hadith no. 1

Mar 08, 202103:50
Episode 157: 112.570-572 Oath-Taking

Episode 157: 112.570-572 Oath-Taking

Imam al-Sadiq (as) said: "Lying under a false oath brings about poverty for the heir." Bihar al-anwar, vol. 104 p. 209 hadith no. 19

Mar 01, 202103:39
Episode 156: 111.564-569 Wisdom part 2 of 2

Episode 156: 111.564-569 Wisdom part 2 of 2

Imam Ali (as) said: "The fountainhead of wisdom is to be bound to the truth and to obey the one on [the path of] the truth." Ghurar al-hikam, hadith no. 5258

Feb 22, 202110:36
Episode 155: 111.561-563 Wisdom part 1 of 2

Episode 155: 111.561-563 Wisdom part 1 of 2

Imam Ali (as) said: "Wisdom is a tree that grows in the heart and produces fruit on the tongue." Ghurar al-hikam, hadith no. 1992
Feb 15, 202106:30
Episode 154: 110.559-560 Hoarding

Episode 154: 110.559-560 Hoarding

Imam Ali (as) said: "One of the characteristics of the idiots is exhausting themselves by hoarding." Ghurar al-hikam, hadith no. 9349

Feb 08, 202108:00
Episode 153: 109.555-558 Rights

Episode 153: 109.555-558 Rights

Imam Ali (as) said: "Allah, glory be to Him, has made the rights of the people the prelude of His rights; therefore, he who fulfils the rights of Allah's servants ends up fulfilling Allah's rights." Ghurar al-hikam, hadith no, 4780
Feb 01, 202107:34
Episode 152: 108.551-554 The Truth part 2 of 2

Episode 152: 108.551-554 The Truth part 2 of 2

Imam al-Sadiq (as) said: "Honour is that you humble yourself to the truth when you face it." Bihar al-anwar, vol. 78, p. 228, hadith no. 105

Jan 25, 202105:28
Episode 151: 108.548-550 The Truth part 1 of 2

Episode 151: 108.548-550 The Truth part 1 of 2

Imam Ali (as) said: "Truly the truth is heavy but wholesome, whereas falsehood is light but plagued." Nahj al-balagha, saying 376

Jan 18, 202109:34
Episode 150: 107.546-547 Scorn

Episode 150: 107.546-547 Scorn

Imam al-Sadiq (as) said: "He who scorns a poor believer is is scorned and detested by Allah until he desists from scorning him." al-Tamhis, p 50, hadih no. 89 

Jan 11, 202104:31
Episode 149: 106.544-545 Resentment

Episode 149: 106.544-545 Resentment

Imam Ali (as) said: "Reproof [expressed] is better than resentment [harboured within]." Bihar al-anwar, vol 7, p 47, hadith no. 57

Jan 04, 202104:09
Episode 148: 105 Memorisation

Episode 148: 105 Memorisation

The Prophet (saw) said: "The similitude of one who learns in his childhood is like carving on a stone, whereas the similitude of one who learns in old age is like writing on water." Kanz al-ummal, hadith no. 29336

Dec 28, 202004:43
Episode 147: 104.536-540 Good-Doing

Episode 147: 104.536-540 Good-Doing

...The Prophet (saw) was asked about good-doing, to which he (saw) replied, 'It is to worship Allah as if you see Him; for verily even if you do not see Him, indeed He sees you.' Nur al-thaqalayn, vol 1, p 554, hadith no. 579

Dec 21, 202007:28
Episode 146: 103.534 The Good Deeds

Episode 146: 103.534 The Good Deeds

The Prophet (saw) said: "I have found the good deed to be a light in the heart, an adornment on the face, and strength in action, but I have found the sin to be blackness in the heart, weakness in action and a blemish on the face." Kanz al-ummal, hadith no. 44084

Dec 14, 202003:59
Episode 145: 102.533 Regret

Episode 145: 102.533 Regret

The Prophet (saw) said: "The person with the most regret on the Day of Resurrection will be the man who sold his Hereafter for the world of others." Kanz al-ummal, hadith no. 14936

Dec 07, 202005:08
Episode 144: 101.529-532 Jealousy

Episode 144: 101.529-532 Jealousy

Imam Ali (as) said: "Jealousy is the spirit's imprisonment." Ghurar al-hikam, hadith no. 372

Nov 30, 202009:35
Episode 143: 100.527-528 The Account part 3 of 3

Episode 143: 100.527-528 The Account part 3 of 3

Imam al-Sadiq (as) said: “Allah will make three [groups] enter the Fire without any account...an unjust leader, a lying merchant, and an adulterous old man.” Al-Khisal, p 80, hadith no. 1
Nov 23, 202005:31
Episode 142: 100.520-526 The Account part 2 of 3

Episode 142: 100.520-526 The Account part 2 of 3

The Prophet (saw) said: "Improve your temperament, and Allah will lighten your account." Bihar al-anwar, v. 71, p. 383, hadith no. 20.
Nov 16, 202009:25
Episode 141: 100.517-519. The Account part 1 of 3

Episode 141: 100.517-519. The Account part 1 of 3

Imam Ali (as) said: "Restrict your [lower] selves by holding them accountable and control them by opposing them." Ghurar al-hikam, hadith no. 6794
Nov 09, 202010:56
Episode 140: 99.514-516 Sorrow part 2 of 2

Episode 140: 99.514-516 Sorrow part 2 of 2

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Imam Ali (as) said: "What an excellent repellent of worries conviction is." Bihar al-anwar, vol 77, p 211, hadith no. 01

Nov 02, 202009:36
Episode 139: 99.512-513 Sorrow part 1 of 2

Episode 139: 99.512-513 Sorrow part 1 of 2

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Imam Ali (as) said: "Worry wastes the body." Ghurar al-hikam, hadith no. 1039

Oct 26, 202007:16
Episode 138: 98.506-511 Prudence

Episode 138: 98.506-511 Prudence

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Imam Ali (as) said: "The most intelligent of people is he who looks further into the consequences." Ghurar al-hikam, hadith no. 3367

Oct 19, 202009:16
Episode 137: 97.504-505 The Party

Episode 137: 97.504-505 The Party

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Imam al-Sadiq (as) said: "We and our followers (shia) are the party of Allah, and the party of Allah is victorious." al-Tawhid, p 166, hadith no. 3

Oct 12, 202004:28
Episode 136: 96.501-503 The Prohibited (haram)

Episode 136: 96.501-503 The Prohibited (haram)

Imam Ali (as) said: "If you wish for noble traits, then avoid the prohibited things." Ghurar al-hikam, hadith no. 4069

Oct 08, 202009:13
Episode 135: 95.500 The Profession

Episode 135: 95.500 The Profession

The Prophet (saw) said: "Truly Allah loves the servant who is faithful and engaged in a profession." Kanz al-ummal, hadith no. 9199

Oct 05, 202003:19
Episode 134: 94.497-499 Covetousness

Episode 134: 94.497-499 Covetousness

Imam Ali (as) said: "Sustenance is allotted, and the covetous is denied." Ghurar al-hikam, hadith no. 96

Oct 01, 202010:33
Episode 133: 93.494-496 Freedom

Episode 133: 93.494-496 Freedom

Imam Ali (as) said: Truly modesty and chastity are the traits of faith, and they are the attributes of the free and the distinguishing marks of the righteous."Ghurar al-hikam, hadith no. 3605

Sep 28, 202005:22
Episode 132: 92.493 The Warmonger

Episode 132: 92.493 The Warmonger

Imam Ali (as) said: "Kill the armed robber, and as regards to its consequences I am responsible for his blood." al-Mahasin, vol 2, p 107, hadith no. 1289

Sep 24, 202004:36
Episode 131: 91.488-492 War part 2 of 2

Episode 131: 91.488-492 War part 2 of 2

The Prophet (saw) said: "Waging war against a Muslim brother is a sin, and to insult him a transgression." Kanz al-Ummal, hadith no. 39878

Sep 21, 202007:06
Episode 130: 91.483-487 War part 1 of 2

Episode 130: 91.483-487 War part 1 of 2

Imam Ali (as) said: "Abstain from useless, blameable obstinancy, for it will begin wars." Ghurar al-hikam, hadith no. 2674

Sep 17, 202008:44
Episode 129: 90.478-482 Legal punishments part 2 of 2

Episode 129: 90.478-482 Legal punishments part 2 of 2

The Prophet (saw) said: "Whoever commits a sin and then bears the punishment meted out for that sin, then that shall be his atonement." Kanz al-ummal, hadith no. 12964.

Sep 14, 202008:22
Episode 128: 90.473-477 Legal Punishments part 1 of 2

Episode 128: 90.473-477 Legal Punishments part 1 of 2

The Prophet (saw) said: "Avert the punishments through uncertainties." Man la yahduruhu al-faqih, vol, 8 p. 74, hadith no. 5146.

Sep 10, 202008:52
Episode 127: 89.465-472 The Traditions (hadith) part 2 of 2

Episode 127: 89.465-472 The Traditions (hadith) part 2 of 2

The Prophet (saw) said: "Compare my tradition with the Book of Allah. If it corresponds with it, then it is from me and I have indeed said it." Kanz al-ummal, hadith no 907.

Sep 07, 202010:02
Episode 126: 89.459-464 The Traditions (hadith) part 1 of 2

Episode 126: 89.459-464 The Traditions (hadith) part 1 of 2

Imam al-Baqir (as) said: "Truly our tradition enlivens the hearts."  Bihar al-anwar, vol 2, p 144, hadith no. 5

Sep 03, 202008:46
Episode 125: 88.456-458 The Argument

Episode 125: 88.456-458 The Argument

Imam Ali (as) said: "He who is true in his speech will be strong in his argument." Ghurar al-hikam, hadith no. 8482

Aug 31, 202009:21
Episode 124: 87.449-455 Hajj part 2 of 2

Episode 124: 87.449-455 Hajj part 2 of 2

Imam al-Sadiq (as) said: "The people miss their Imam, but he attends the season [of hajj] and sees them, though they do not see him."  Kamal al-din, p 346, hadith no. 33

Aug 27, 202010:03
Episode 123: 87.445-448 Hajj part 1 of 2

Episode 123: 87.445-448 Hajj part 1 of 2

Imam al-Baqir (as) said: "Pilgrimage calms the hearts." Amali al-Tusi, p 296 hadith no. 582

Aug 24, 202012:37
Episode 122: 86.444 The Veil

Episode 122: 86.444 The Veil

Imam Ali (as) said: "Covering the woman is more prosperous to her state and more enduring to her beauty." Ghurar al-hikam, hadith no. 5820

Aug 20, 202005:33