Imam Baqir (a.s) said: “Follow those who wish you well and make you cry. Do not follow those who fool you and make you laugh. Know that you shall soon appear in front of God.”
قال الباقر (عليه السلام): اتبع من يبكيك وهو لك ناصح، ولا تتبع من يضحكك و هو لك غاش، وستردون إلى الله جميعا فتعلمون.
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