hadith
4330
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Imam Ali (AS) said, ‘Truthfulness saves you even though you fear it whereas lying ruins you even though you feel safe from it.
الإمامُ عليٌّ (عَلَيهِ الّسَلامُ): الصِّدقُ يُنجِيكَ وإن خِفتَهُ ، الكِذبُ يُردِيكَ وإن أمِنتَهُ .
Similar narrations
- Ghurar al-Ḥikam #5313 Imam Ali (AS) said, The truth saves you, even if you fear it.
- Ghurar al-Ḥikam #8633 Imam Ali (AS) said, Lying destroys you even if you are [apparently made] safe by it.