hadith
3686
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Imam Ali (AS) said, ‘I am surprised at the one who despairs whilst he has [the ability to seek] forgiveness!
الإمامُ عليٌّ (عَلَيهِ الّسَلامُ): عَجِبتُ لِمَن يَقنَطُ ومَعهُ الاستِغفارُ!
Similar narrations
- Nahj al-Balāgha #2085 87. Amīr al-mu’minīn, peace be upon him, said: I wonder about the man who loses hope despite the possibility of seeking forgiveness.
- Ghurar al-Ḥikam #8319 Imam Ali (AS) said, I am amazed at the one who loses hope while he has with him salvation in the form of repentance.