hadith 886
Imam Ali (AS) said, ‘The most miserly person with regards to his wealth is the most liberal in squandering away his reputation.
الإمامُ عليٌّ (عَلَيهِ الّسَلامُ): أبخَلُ الناسِ بِعَرَضِهِ أسخاهُم بِعِرضِهِ.
Tags Greed/Stinginess

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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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