hadith
9929
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Imam Ali (AS) said, Verily if you obey your [carnal] souls, they will lead you towards the worst end.
الإمامُ عليٌّ (عَلَيهِ الّسَلامُ) : إنَّكُمْ إنْ أطَعْتُمْ أنْفُسَكُمْ نَزَعَتْ بِكُمْ إلى شَرِّ غايَة
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Soul (Nafs)
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