hadith
1634
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Imam Ali (AS) said, Greed does not increase sustenance, rather it debases ones status.
الإمامُ عليٌّ (عَلَيهِ الّسَلامُ) : اَلحِرْصُ لايَزيدُ فِي الرِّزْقِ وَ لكِنْ يُذِلُّ القَدْرَ
Tags
Greed/Stinginess
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- Ghurar al-Ḥikam #1671 Imam Ali (AS) said, One whose greed increases, his status is lowered.
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