hadith
1344
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Imam Ali (AS) said, The best generosity is to forgive after gaining the upper hand.
الإمامُ عليٌّ (عَلَيهِ الّسَلامُ) : أحْسَنُ الجُودِ عَفْوٌ بَعْدَ مَقْدُرَة
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