hadith
8698
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Imam Ali (AS) said, It is not from munificence to spoil the favours [one does to others] by [putting them under] obligation.
الإمامُ عليٌّ (عَلَيهِ الّسَلامُ) : لَيْسَ مِنَ الكَرَمِ تَنْكيدُ المِنَنِ (النِّعَمِ) بِالمَنِّ
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Generosity
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- Ghurar al-Ḥikam #9455 Imam Ali (AS) said, There is no evil quality more repulsive than [putting others under] obligation.
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