O Mankind!

The Commander of the believers, our master Ali ibn Abi Talib (may Allah ennoble his countenance) said, “I have selected from the noble Torah twelve statements, and I reflect on these statements daily; Allah Most High says: 1. Mankind! Never fear any devil or king as long as My reigns endure. 2. Mankind! Never be worried about our food as long as you find My treasuries full. My treasuries never decrease, nor will they be depleted. 3. Mankind! When you become helpless in any affair, call upon Me, and most certainly, you will find Me. I am Bestower of all things and all goodness. 4. Mankind! Be assured that I regard you as My friend. You, therefore, befriend me. 5. Mankind! Do not cease to fear Me until you have crossed the bridge (on the day of judgment). 6. Mankind! I have created you out of dust, blood clot, and sperm. I was not without perfect power when creating you, so how then should I be without perfect power to feed you? Why, then, do you seek from others?

[The Path of Perfection]