hadith
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Imam Baqir (a.s) said: “Always fear God and strive in the way of your religion, and beware that it does not suffice just to strive, but you must also adhere to piety.”
عن الباقر (عليه السلام) قال
عليك بتقوى الله والاجتهاد في دينك، واعلم أنه لا يغني عنك اجتهاد ليس معه ورع.
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