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Imam Sadiq (a.s) said: “Do not consider the people’s praying and fasting since they are accustomed to doing these, and will get worried if they quit. But consider if they are honest in their speech and trustworthy.”
وقال (عليه السلام) في كلام له: لا تنظروا إلى كثرة صلاتهم وصيامهم فإنما هو شئ اعتادوه، فإن تركوه استوحشوا، ولكن انظروا إلى صدق الحديث وأداء الأمانة.
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