Nahj al-Balagha Hadith n. 16

Selections from The Sayings and Preaching of Amir al-Muminin Ali ibn Abi Talib (Peace Be Upon Him) Including His Replies to Questions and Maxims Expressed for Various Purposes.
Translated by Sayyid Ali Reza

وَقَالَ (عليه ‏السلام):

Amir al-mu'minin, peace be upon him, said:

تَذِلُّ الْأُمُورُ لِلْمَقَادِيرِ

All matters are subject to destiny,

حَتَّى يَكُونَ الْحَتْفُ فِي التَّدْبِيرِ.

so much so that sometimes death results from effort.