hadith
1688
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Imam Ali (AS) said, If you are greedy in your desire for that which has been guaranteed to you (i.e. your sustenance) then be avid in performing that which has been made incumbent upon you.
الإمامُ عليٌّ (عَلَيهِ الّسَلامُ) : إنْ كُنْتَ حَريصاً عَلى طَلَبِ المَضْمُونِ لَكَ فَكُنْ حَريصاً عَلى أداءِ المَفْرُوضِ عَلَيْكَ
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