hadith
2057
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Imam Ali (AS) said, Never show your benevolence to the one who does not understand its value (or who is not good).
الإمامُ عليٌّ (عَلَيهِ الّسَلامُ) : لاتَضَعَنَّ مَعْرُوفَكَ عِنْدَ غَيْرِ عَرُوف (مَعْرُوف)
Tags
Good Deeds
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- Ghurar al-Ḥikam #1942 Imam Ali (AS) said, Wasting benevolence is showing it to someone who does not comprehend [its value].
- Ghurar al-Ḥikam #2072 Imam Ali (AS) said, There is no virtue in doing good to one who does not know its value.
- Ghurar al-Ḥikam #2058 Imam Ali (AS) said, Do not do a good turn to the one who is ungrateful for your kindness.