hadith
1522
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Imam Ali (AS) said, ‘The best form of wealth is that which is used to safeguard ones reputation.
الإمامُ عليٌّ (عَلَيهِ الّسَلامُ): أفضَلُ الغِنى ما صِينَ بِهِ العِرضُ.
Similar narrations
- Ghurar al-Ḥikam #9635 Imam Ali (AS) said, That portion of your wealth which is used to safeguard your dignity has not gone [to waste].
- Ghurar al-Ḥikam #7764 Imam Ali (AS) said, The best of riches is that through with ones honour is secured.
- Ghurar al-Ḥikam #6253 Imam Ali (AS) said, Safeguard [your] reputations with wealth.
- Ghurar al-Ḥikam #9613 Imam Ali (AS) said, The best of your wealth is that which safeguards your dignity.