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:
جَاهِلُكُمْ مُزْدَادٌ
The ignorant among you are excessive in their deeds (without knowledge)
وَعَالِمُكُمْ مُسَوِّفٌ.
while your learned fall short (in their deeds).
