hadith
417
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It has been narrated that
a man went to see God's Prophet (a.s) and said: “O' Prophet of God! I swear by God that I like you for God's sake.” The Prophet (a.s) told him: “If you really like me, get ready to put on the garment of poverty, since poverty will approach those who truly love me faster than a flood approaches its destination.”
وقيل: جاء رجل إلى رسول الله (صلى الله عليه وآله) فقال: يا رسول الله، إني والله لأحبك في الله، فقال النبي (صلى الله عليه وآله): فإن كنت تحبني فأعد للفقر جلبابا، فإن الفقر أسرع إلى من يحبني من السيل إلى منتهاه.
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