hadith
4266
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Imam Ali (AS) said, Generosity is that which one gives [himself], for if he gives after being asked, then it is [a result of] shame and embarrassment.
الإمامُ عليٌّ (عَلَيهِ الّسَلامُ) : السَّخاءُ ما كانَ ابْتِداءً فَإنْ كانَ عَنْ مَسْئَلَة فَحَياءٌ وَ تَذَمُّمٌ
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