Nahj al-Balagha (Peak of Eloquence)
نهج البلاغة
Saying & Wisdom #229
٢٢٩. وَقَالَ (عليه السلام): كَفَى بِالْقَنَاعَةِ مُلْكاً، وَبِحُسْنِ الْخُلُقِ نَعِيماً. وَسُئِلَ (عليه السلام) عَنْ قَوْلِهِ تَعَالَى ﴿فَلَنُحْيِيَنَّهُ حَيَاةً طَيِّبَةً﴾ فَقَالَ: هِيَ الْقَنَاعَةُ.
English Translation
229. Amīr al-mu’minīn, peace be upon him, said: Contentment is as good as estate, and goodness of moral character is as good as a blessing. Amīr al-mu’minīn, peace be upon him, was asked about Allāh’s saying: We will certainly make him live a life good and pure. (Qur’ān, 16:97) when he said: that means contentment. [1]
اردو ترجمہ
امیر المؤمنین حضرت علیؑ کی حکمت نمبر 229: زریں اقوال، دانائی کے موتی اور اخلاقی رہنمائی۔
Topics & Themes:
Want detailed commentary or explanation for this saying & wisdom?
Consult Aalim AI for authenticity analysis, historical context, and fiqh takeaways.