Similar narrations

• Al-Kāfi #2317 “If in your association with people you can maintain the upper hand (be more beneficial), you should do so.”
• Al-Kāfi #2146 “Whoever you associate with, if you can maintain an upper hand (in your dealings with him) do so (be more beneficial).”
• Man Lā Yaḥḍuruh al-Faqīh #860 "Whoever you associate with, if you are able to ensure that your hand is above theirs (in generosity and giving), then do so."
• Al-Kāfi #309 “In your association with people you should have the upper hand (to benefit them), if you are able to do so. A servant (of Allah) who has...
• Kitāb al-Zuhd #67 “Abū ʿAbdillāh (a) said, ‘Whenever you mingle with people, if it is possible for you to ensure that you always have the upper hand[1] over...