hadith
2518
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Imam Ali (AS) said, They are the foundation of religion and the pillar of certitude; to them return those who have exceeded the limits and those who are behind [come forward to] join them.
الإمامُ عليٌّ (عَلَيهِ الّسَلامُ) : هُمْ أساسُ الدّينِ وَ عِمادُ الْيَقينِ إلَيْهِمْ يَفِيءُ الغالِي وَ بِهِمْ يَلْحَقُ التّالِي
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