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hadith 1361
Hadith #
1361
Book
Mishkāt al-Anwār
Volume
1
Part
Section 5 - On Noble Characteristics
Chapter
Chapter 4 - On Generosity and Stinginess
Source
ʿAlī b. al-Ḥasan al-Ṭabrisī
۞
Imam Baqir (a.s) said: “A sinful but generous young man is dearer to God than a worshipping but stingy old man.”
عن أبي جعفر (عليه السلام) قال
شاب مقارف للذنوب سخي أحب إلى الله من شيخ عابد بخيل.
Tags GenerosityGreed/Stinginess

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