hadith
163
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Imam Sadiq (a.s) said: “God will grant material goods to both His friends and His enemies. But He will only grant faith to those whom He loves.”
عن أبي عبد الله (عليه السلام) قال
إن الدنيا يعطيها الله من أحب وأبغض، وإن الإيمان لا يعطيه إلا من أحب.
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