hadith
6107
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Imam Ali (AS) said, Lighten your burden so as to catch up [with those who are ahead you], for indeed the last among you are only being awaited by the first among you [who have preceded them].
الإمامُ عليٌّ (عَلَيهِ الّسَلامُ) : تَخَفَّفُوا تَلْحَقُوا فَإنَّما يُنْتَظَرُ بِأوَّلِكُمْ آخِرُكُمْ
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