Struggle (Jihād)

Imam Ali (AS) said, Whoever makes an effort to strive in obedience to Allah and His messenger, his soul shall be safe and sound [from the torments of the Hereafter] and his transaction will be profitable and gainful.

Imam Ali (AS) said, The first thing which you overcome through Jihād is through striving with your hands, then [if this is not possible] by your tongue, then [if this is not possible] with your hearts; and the one who neither supports good with his heart nor censures evil, is turned upside down (i.e. will face the wrath of Allah).

Imam Ali (AS) said, Struggling [in the way of Allah] is the pillar of faith and the path of the felicitous.

Imam Ali (AS) said, The doors of the heavens are opened for those who strive [in the way of Allah].

Imam Ali (AS) said, If the people who came before me complained about the injustice of their rulers, then today I complain about the injustice of my people; it is as if I am led and they are the leaders, [and] I am restrained and they are the restrainers.

Imam Ali (AS) said, The reward for striving [in the way of Allah] is the greatest reward.

Imam Ali (AS) said, And [Allah has prescribed] Jihād as [a means of preserving the] honour of Islam.

Imam Ali (AS) said, Strong determination and lavishness do not go together.

Imam Ali (AS) said, The purification of the body is [in] striving and fasting.