hadith
10889
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Imam Ali (AS) said, Combat your vain desire with your intellect and you will acquire right guidance.
الإمامُ عليٌّ (عَلَيهِ الّسَلامُ) : قاتِلْ هَواكَ بِعَقْلِكَ تَمْلِكْ رُشْدَكَ
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