Affection is an auspicious blessing
التَّوَدُّدُ يُمْنٌ
Source : Ghurar Al-Hikam Wa Durar Al-Kalim, Exalted Aphorisms And Pearls Of Speech
Friendship is affinity
الْمَوَدَّةُ نَسَبٌ
Source : Ghurar Al-Hikam Wa Durar Al-Kalim, Exalted Aphorisms And Pearls Of Speech
Friendship is the closest relationship
الْمَوَدَّةُ أَقْرَبُ نَسَبٍ
Source : Ghurar Al-Hikam Wa Durar Al-Kalim, Exalted Aphorisms And Pearls Of Speech
Friendship is the closest kinship
الْمَوَدَّةُ أَقْرَبُ رَحِمٍ
Source : Ghurar Al-Hikam Wa Durar Al-Kalim, Exalted Aphorisms And Pearls Of Speech
A friend is the closest of relations
الصَّدِيقُ أَقْرَبُ الْأَقَارِبِ
Source : Ghurar Al-Hikam Wa Durar Al-Kalim, Exalted Aphorisms And Pearls Of Speech
Brothers are the best of assets [in times of hardship]
الْإِخْوَانُ أَفْضَلُ الْعُدَدِ
Source : Ghurar Al-Hikam Wa Durar Al-Kalim, Exalted Aphorisms And Pearls Of Speech
Being friendly with people is the cornerstone of intelligence
التَّوَدُّدُ إِلَى النَّاسِ رَأْسُ الْعَقْلِ
Source : Ghurar Al-Hikam Wa Durar Al-Kalim, Exalted Aphorisms And Pearls Of Speech
A believer is affectionate, endearing and compassionate
الْمُؤْمِنُ آلِفٌ مَأْلُوفٌ مُتَعَطِّفٌ
Source : Ghurar Al-Hikam Wa Durar Al-Kalim, Exalted Aphorisms And Pearls Of Speech
Friendship is one of two [close] relationships
الْمَوَدَّةُ إِحْدَى الْقَرَابَتَيْنِ
Source : Ghurar Al-Hikam Wa Durar Al-Kalim, Exalted Aphorisms And Pearls Of Speech
The best of your brothers is the one whose anger at you increases in matters pertaining to the truth
الصَّدِيقُ أَفْضَلُ الذُّخْرَيْنِ
Source : Ghurar Al-Hikam Wa Durar Al-Kalim, Exalted Aphorisms And Pearls Of Speech
A friend is the better of the two resources
الصَّدِيقُ أَفْضَلُ الْعُدَّتَيْنِ
Source : Ghurar Al-Hikam Wa Durar Al-Kalim, Exalted Aphorisms And Pearls Of Speech
A friend is a better asset and is more lasting in fondness
الصَّدِيقُ أَفْضَلُ عُدَّةٍ [عداوة] وَأَبْقَى مَوَدَّةً
Source : Ghurar Al-Hikam Wa Durar Al-Kalim, Exalted Aphorisms And Pearls Of Speech
Whoever invites you to the Eternal Abode and assists you to work for it, then he is the true, caring friend
الرَّفِيقُ فِي دُنْيَاهُ كَالرَّفِيقِ فِي دِينِهِ
Source : Ghurar Al-Hikam Wa Durar Al-Kalim, Exalted Aphorisms And Pearls Of Speech
The successful one is he who [either] spreads his wings or remains peaceful and enjoys ease
الْمُفْلِحُ مَنْ نَهَضَ بِجَنَاحٍ أَوِ [و] اسْتَسْلَمَ فَاسْتَرَاحَ
Source : Ghurar Al-Hikam Wa Durar Al-Kalim, Exalted Aphorisms And Pearls Of Speech
The beginning of intelligence is being friendly [with the people]
أَوَّلُ الْعَقْلِ التَّوَدُّدُ
Source : Ghurar Al-Hikam Wa Durar Al-Kalim, Exalted Aphorisms And Pearls Of Speech
The most beneficial of treasures is the love of the hearts
أَنْفَعُ الْكُنُوزِ مَحَبَّةُ الْقُلُوبِ
Source : Ghurar Al-Hikam Wa Durar Al-Kalim, Exalted Aphorisms And Pearls Of Speech
The closest proximity is the affection of the hearts
أَقْرَبُ الْقُرَبِ مَوَدَّاتُ الْقُلُوبِ
Source : Ghurar Al-Hikam Wa Durar Al-Kalim, Exalted Aphorisms And Pearls Of Speech
The farthest remoteness is the aloofness of the hearts
أَبْعَدُ الْبُعْدِ تَنَائِي الْقُلُوبِ
Source : Ghurar Al-Hikam Wa Durar Al-Kalim, Exalted Aphorisms And Pearls Of Speech
The best person in granting favours is the one who begins by [showing] friendship
أَفْضَلُ النَّاسِ مِنَّةً مَنْ بَدَأَ بِالْمَوَدَّةِ
Source : Ghurar Al-Hikam Wa Durar Al-Kalim, Exalted Aphorisms And Pearls Of Speech
The brother whose friendship is strongest is one who is most supportive of his brother [both] in times of ease and difficulty
أَبْعَدُ النَّاسِ سَفَراً مَنْ كَانَ سَفَرُهُ فِي ابْتِغَاءِ أَخٍ صَالِحٍ
Source : Ghurar Al-Hikam Wa Durar Al-Kalim, Exalted Aphorisms And Pearls Of Speech
The best habits are honouring one’s companion and assisting one who seeks help
أَشْرَفُ الشِّيَمِ رِعَايَةُ الْوُدِّ وَأَحْسَنُ الْهِمَمِ إِنْجَازُ الْوَعْدِ
Source : Ghurar Al-Hikam Wa Durar Al-Kalim, Exalted Aphorisms And Pearls Of Speech
Verily your natural disposition invites you towards that which you are familiar with
إِنَّ طِبَاعَكَ تَدْعُوكَ إِلَى مَا أَلِفْتَهُ
Source : Ghurar Al-Hikam Wa Durar Al-Kalim, Exalted Aphorisms And Pearls Of Speech
Verily friendship is expressed by the tongue whereas love is expressed by the gaze (or the eyes)
إِنَّ الْمَوَدَّةَ يُعَبِّرُ عَنْهَا اللِّسَانُ وَعَنِ الْمَحَبَّةِ الْعَيْنَانِ
Source : Ghurar Al-Hikam Wa Durar Al-Kalim, Exalted Aphorisms And Pearls Of Speech
A man’s friend is a sign of his intelligence and his speech is evidence of his merit
خَلِيلُ الْمَرْءِ دَلِيلٌ عَلَى عَقْلِهِ وَكَلَامُهُ بُرْهَانُ فَضْلِهِ
Source : Ghurar Al-Hikam Wa Durar Al-Kalim, Exalted Aphorisms And Pearls Of Speech
Be courteous to your enemy and be sincere with your close friend, [by this] you will protect [your] brotherhood and safeguard [your] magnanimity
دَارِ عَدُوَّكَ وَأَخْلِصْ لِوَدُودِكَ تَحْفَظِ الْأُخُوَّةَ وَتُحْرِزِ [الْمُرُوَّةَ] الْمَوَدَّةَ
Source : Ghurar Al-Hikam Wa Durar Al-Kalim, Exalted Aphorisms And Pearls Of Speech
The cornerstone of intelligence is being friendly with the people
رَأْسُ الْعَقْلِ التَّوَدُّدُ إِلَى النَّاسِ
Source : Ghurar Al-Hikam Wa Durar Al-Kalim, Exalted Aphorisms And Pearls Of Speech
Inquire about the companion [on the journey] before the route
سَلِ الرَّفِيقَ قَبْلَ الطَّرِيقِ
Source : Ghurar Al-Hikam Wa Durar Al-Kalim, Exalted Aphorisms And Pearls Of Speech
Ask the hearts about [your] affections, for indeed they are witnesses that do not accept bribes
سَلُوا الْقُلُوبَ [الْقَلْبَ] عَنِ الْمَوَدَّاتِ فَإِنَّهَا شَوَاهِدُ لَا تَقْبَلُ الرُّشَا
Source : Ghurar Al-Hikam Wa Durar Al-Kalim, Exalted Aphorisms And Pearls Of Speech
The gratitude of your equal is through good brotherhood
شُكْرُ نَظِيرِكَ بِحُسْنِ الْإِخَاءِ
Source : Ghurar Al-Hikam Wa Durar Al-Kalim, Exalted Aphorisms And Pearls Of Speech
Be an upholder of friendship even if you do not find any custodian [for it]
كُنْ لِلْوُدِّ [لِلْجُودِ] حَافِظاً وَإِنْ لَمْ تَجِدْ مُحَافِظاً
Source : Ghurar Al-Hikam Wa Durar Al-Kalim, Exalted Aphorisms And Pearls Of Speech
Indeed I am happier to [get to] know a noble-minded person than to acquire an expensive and precious jewel
لَأَنَا أَشَدُّ اغْتِبَاطاً بِمَعْرِفَةِ الْكَرِيمِ مِنْ إِمْسَاكِي عَلَى الْجَوْهَرِ النَّفِيسِ الْغَالِي الثَّمَنِ
Source : Ghurar Al-Hikam Wa Durar Al-Kalim, Exalted Aphorisms And Pearls Of Speech
There is nothing that brings one closer to good and keeps one safer from evil than keeping company with the righteous
لَيْسَ شَيْءٌ أَدْعَى لِخَيْرٍ وَأَنْجَى مِنْ شَرٍّ مِنْ صُحْبَةِ الْأَخْيَارِ
Source : Ghurar Al-Hikam Wa Durar Al-Kalim, Exalted Aphorisms And Pearls Of Speech
One who reforms [and reconciles with] his opponents attains his goal
مَنِ اسْتَصْلَحَ الْأَضْدَادَ بَلَغَ الْمُرَادَ
Source : Ghurar Al-Hikam Wa Durar Al-Kalim, Exalted Aphorisms And Pearls Of Speech
One whose wood is soft, his branches become thick
مَنْ لَانَ عُودُهُ كَثُفَتْ أَغْصَانُهُ
Source : Ghurar Al-Hikam Wa Durar Al-Kalim, Exalted Aphorisms And Pearls Of Speech
Do not accompany the one who lacks determination
مَنْ لَمْ تَنْفَعْكَ صَدَاقَتُهُ ضَرَّتْكَ عَدَاوَتُهُ
Source : Ghurar Al-Hikam Wa Durar Al-Kalim, Exalted Aphorisms And Pearls Of Speech
The one who establishes ties with you while he has nothing is better than the one who shuns you while he has plenty
مَنْ وَصَلَكَ وَهُوَ مُعْدِمٌ خَيْرٌ لَكَ مِمَّنْ جَفَاكَ وَهُوَ مُكْثِرٌ
Source : Ghurar Al-Hikam Wa Durar Al-Kalim, Exalted Aphorisms And Pearls Of Speech
One of the bad choices [that a person can make] is accompanying the wicked
مَا تَأَكَّدَتِ الْحُرْمَةُ بِمِثْلِ الْمُصَاحَبَةِ وَالْمُجَاوَرَةِ
Source : Ghurar Al-Hikam Wa Durar Al-Kalim, Exalted Aphorisms And Pearls Of Speech
How ugly is cutting off ties after establishing them, and alienation after brotherhood, and enmity after goodwill, and the disappearance of affinity after it had been strengthened
مَا أَقْبَحَ الْقَطِيعَةَ بَعْدَ الصِّلَةِ وَالْجَفَاءَ بَعْدَ الْإِخَاءِ وَالْعَدَاوَةَ بَعْدَ الصَّفَاءِ وَزَوَالَ الْأُلْفَةِ بَعْدَ اسْتِحْكَامِهَا
Source : Ghurar Al-Hikam Wa Durar Al-Kalim, Exalted Aphorisms And Pearls Of Speech
The order of humanity is based on righteous brotherhood and the order of religion is based on unshakable certainty
نِظَامُ الْمُرُوَّةِ حُسْنُ الْأُخُوَّةِ وَنِظَامُ الدِّينِ حُسْنُ الْيَقِينِ
Source : Ghurar Al-Hikam Wa Durar Al-Kalim, Exalted Aphorisms And Pearls Of Speech
The ties established [with you] by a pauper is better than the shunning of the affluent
وَصُولٌ مُعْدِمٌ خَيْرٌ مِنْ جَافٍ مُكْثِرٍ
Source : Ghurar Al-Hikam Wa Durar Al-Kalim, Exalted Aphorisms And Pearls Of Speech
Friendship is an acquired affinity
الْمَوَدَّةُ نَسَبٌ مُسْتَفَادٌ
Source : Ghurar Al-Hikam Wa Durar Al-Kalim, Exalted Aphorisms And Pearls Of Speech
Friendship is the [mutual] empathy of the hearts and the harmony of the souls
الْمَوَدَّةُ تَعَاطُفُ الْقُلُوبِ فِي [و] ائْتِلَافِ الْأَرْوَاحِ
Source : Ghurar Al-Hikam Wa Durar Al-Kalim, Exalted Aphorisms And Pearls Of Speech
Brothers are eliminators of grief and sorrow
الْإِخْوَانُ جَلَاءُ الْهُمُومِ وَالْأَحْزَانِ
Source : Ghurar Al-Hikam Wa Durar Al-Kalim, Exalted Aphorisms And Pearls Of Speech
When friendship gets established then [mutual] co-operation and support becomes necessary
إِذَا نَبَتَ الْوُدُّ وَجَبَ التَّرَافُدُ وَالتَّعَاضُدُ
Source : Ghurar Al-Hikam Wa Durar Al-Kalim, Exalted Aphorisms And Pearls Of Speech
Through affection comes love
بِالتَّوَدُّدِ تَكُونُ الْمَحَبَّةُ
Source : Ghurar Al-Hikam Wa Durar Al-Kalim, Exalted Aphorisms And Pearls Of Speech
By [showing] affection love is strengthened
بِالتَّوَدُّدِ تَتَأَكَّدُ الْمَحَبَّةُ
Source : Ghurar Al-Hikam Wa Durar Al-Kalim, Exalted Aphorisms And Pearls Of Speech
[Even] if you have gained confidence and trust in your close friend, safeguard some of your affairs and conceal some of your secrets [from him], for it is possible that you may regret [revealing them] at some time [in the future]
إِذَا تَأَكَّدَ الْإِخَاءُ سَمُجَ الثَّنَاءُ
Source : Ghurar Al-Hikam Wa Durar Al-Kalim, Exalted Aphorisms And Pearls Of Speech
The hearts of men are wild, so whoever shows them affection [and tames them], they turn towards him
قُلُوبُ الرِّجَالِ وَحْشِيَّةٌ فَمَنْ [ممن] تَأَلَّفَهَا أَقْبَلَتْ عَلَيْهِ
Source : Ghurar Al-Hikam Wa Durar Al-Kalim, Exalted Aphorisms And Pearls Of Speech
One who is amiable towards people is loved by them
مَنْ تَأَلَّفَ النَّاسَ أَحَبُّوهُ
Source : Ghurar Al-Hikam Wa Durar Al-Kalim, Exalted Aphorisms And Pearls Of Speech
One who reforms [and reconciles with] his enemy increases in his number
مَنِ اسْتَصْلَحَ عَدُوَّهُ زَادَ فِي عَدَدِهِ
Source : Ghurar Al-Hikam Wa Durar Al-Kalim, Exalted Aphorisms And Pearls Of Speech
The loss that causes illness (or burns [the heart]) is the loss of loved ones
الْفَقْدُ الْمُمْرِضُ فَقْدُ الْأَحْبَابِ
Source : Ghurar Al-Hikam Wa Durar Al-Kalim, Exalted Aphorisms And Pearls Of Speech
A stranger is one who does not have a [close] friend
الْغَرِيبُ مَنْ لَيْسَ لَهُ حَبِيبٌ
Source : Ghurar Al-Hikam Wa Durar Al-Kalim, Exalted Aphorisms And Pearls Of Speech
Losing a loved one leads to forlornness
فَقْدُ الْأَحِبَّةِ غُرْبَةٌ
Source : Ghurar Al-Hikam Wa Durar Al-Kalim, Exalted Aphorisms And Pearls Of Speech
The loss of one’s brothers weakens one’s fortitude
فَقْدُ الْإِخْوَانِ مُوهِي الْجَلَدِ
Source : Ghurar Al-Hikam Wa Durar Al-Kalim, Exalted Aphorisms And Pearls Of Speech
One who has no brother (or brotherhood) has no goodness in him
مَنْ لَا إِخَاءَ لَهُ لَا خَيْرَ فِيهِ
Source : Ghurar Al-Hikam Wa Durar Al-Kalim, Exalted Aphorisms And Pearls Of Speech
One who fraternizes for the sake of this world is deprived [of it]
مَنْ لَا إِخْوَانَ لَهُ لَا أَهْلَ لَهُ
Source : Ghurar Al-Hikam Wa Durar Al-Kalim, Exalted Aphorisms And Pearls Of Speech
One who points out your faults to you and defends you in your absence, then he is your true friend, so protect him
مَنْ لَا صَدِيقَ لَهُ لَا ذُخْرَ لَهُ
Source : Ghurar Al-Hikam Wa Durar Al-Kalim, Exalted Aphorisms And Pearls Of Speech
One who [always] argues with his brothers has few friends
مَنْ فَقَدَ أَخاً فِي اللَّهِ فَكَأَنَّمَا فَقَدَ أَشْرَفَ أَعْضَائِهِ
Source : Ghurar Al-Hikam Wa Durar Al-Kalim, Exalted Aphorisms And Pearls Of Speech
It is from weak personal judgment to break ties with one’s brothers
مِنْ عَجْزِ الرَّأْيِ اسْتِفْسَادُ [استسفاد] الْإِخْوَانِ
Source : Ghurar Al-Hikam Wa Durar Al-Kalim, Exalted Aphorisms And Pearls Of Speech
Do not break off ties with a friend, even if he is ungrateful
لَا تَقْطَعْ صَدِيقاً وَإِنْ كَفَرَ
Source : Ghurar Al-Hikam Wa Durar Al-Kalim, Exalted Aphorisms And Pearls Of Speech
Never take your friend’s enemy as your friend, thereby making an enemy out of your friend
لَا عَيْشَ لِمَنْ فَارَقَ أَحِبَّتَهُ
Source : Ghurar Al-Hikam Wa Durar Al-Kalim, Exalted Aphorisms And Pearls Of Speech