hadith
1038
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Imam Ali (AS) said, Take the initiative to act and fear the suddenness of death, [then] you will realize the greatest hope.
الإمامُ عليٌّ (عَلَيهِ الّسَلامُ) : بادِرُوا العَمَلَ(الأمَل) وَ خَافُوا بَغْتَةَ الأجَلِ تُدْرِكُوا أفْضَلَ الأمَلِ
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