God's Prophet (a.s) said: “Improving the life of the world of this nation depends on abstinence and divine certitude. Destroying the Hereafter of this nation is dependent upon jealousy and desires.”
وقال (صلى الله عليه وآله): إن إصلاح أول هذه الأمة بالزهد واليقين، وهلاك آخرتها بالشح والأمل.
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