hadith
561
۞
Imam Sajjad (a.s) was questioned about abstinence. He said: “There are ten ranks in abstinence. The highest rank of abstinence is the lowest rank of piety. The highest rank of piety is the lowest rank of certitude. The highest rank of certitude is the lowest rank of contentment, and all abstinence is summarized in just one of the verses of God's Book: “In order that ye may not despair over matters that pass you by, nor exult over favors bestowed upon you.” [The Holy Quran: Hadid 57:23]
سئل علي بن الحسين (عليهما السلام) عن الزهد، قال
الزهد عشرة أشياء، فأعلى درجات الزهد أدنى درجات الورع، وأعلى درجات الورع أدنى درجات اليقين، وأعلى درجات اليقين أدنى درجات الرضا، ألا وإن الزهد في آية من كتاب الله ﴿لكيلا تأسوا على ما فاتكم ولا تفرحوا بما آتاكم﴾.
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