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God's Prophet (a.s) said: “I am mostly worried about my nation following their selfish desires and having extensive desires. Selfish desires will hinder them from following what is right, and having extensive desires will make them forget the Hereafter.”
وقال (صلى الله عليه وآله): إن أخوف ما أخاف على أمتي الهوى وطول الأمل، فأما الهوى فيصد عن الحق، وأما طول الأمل فينسي الآخرة.
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