hadith
681
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Imam Baqir (a.s) quoted on the authority of God's Prophet (a.s)
“Try to be either a student or scientist, and do not waste your time having fun.”
عن أبي جعفر (عليه السلام) قال
قال رسول الله (صلى الله عليه وآله): اغد عالما أو متعلما، وإياك أن تكون لاهيا متلذذا.
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