The Inner Knowledge of the Self

Imam Ali (AS) said, ‘He who attains inner knowledge of Allah leads a life of unity [reflecting Allahs Divine Unity]; he who attains inner knowledge of his self strips himself [of all that hinders its progress]; he who attains inner knowledge about this world abstains from it; and he who attains inner knowledge about people prefers solitude.

Imam Ali (AS) said, ‘He who attains inner knowledge of his self attains inner knowledge of his Lord.