hadith
1347
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Imam Baqir (a.s) said: “There are three acts with which a Muslim attains honor: forgiving the oppressor, giving to the deprived, and establishing ties with the one who has cut off relations with him.”
عن الباقر (عليه السلام) قال
ثلاثة لا يزيد الله بهن المرء المسلم إلا عزا: الصفح عمن ظلمه، وإعطاء من حرمه، وصلة من قطعه.
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