hadith
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Imam Ali (AS) said, One who informs you of your faults is indeed your friend.
الإمامُ عليٌّ (عَلَيهِ الّسَلامُ) : مَنْ أبانَ لَكَ عَيْبَكَ فَهُوَ وَدُودُكَ
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