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hadith 1521
Hadith #
1521
Book
Mīzān al-Ḥikma
Volume
1
Part
Good Repute
Chapter
Enjoinment of Keeping Up Ones Reputation
Source
Muḥammad Muḥammadī Rayshahrī
Cited from
Ghurar al-Hikam, number:3190
Publisher
ICAS Press
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Imam Ali (AS) said, ‘The most miserly of people with his wares is the most liberal of them with his own reputation [in that he gives it up readily].
الإمامُ عليٌّ (عَلَيهِ الّسَلامُ): أبخَلُ النّاسِ بِعَرضِهِ ، أسخاهُم بِعِرضِهِ.
Tags GenerosityGreed/StinginessEtiquette

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  • Ghurar al-Ḥikam #1011 Imam Ali (AS) said, The most miserly with his possessions is the most generous with his honour.
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