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3. [3/68] al-Khisal: From Ibn al-Mutawakkil from al-Himyari from Ibn Mahbub from Abi Wallad from Abi Abdillah عليه السلام who said
Ali b. al-Husayn عليهما السلام used to say: recognition of the perfection of the religion of a Muslim [can be achieved by looking at] his avoiding talk which does not concern him, minimizing arguments, his forbearance, patience and good character.
[3/68] الخصال: عن ابن المتوكل، عن الحميري، عن ابن محبوب، عن أبي ولاد، عن أبي عبد الله عليه السلام قال
كان علي بن الحسين عليهما السلام يقول: إن المعرفة بكمال دين المسلم تركه الكلام فيما لا يعنيه، وقلة المراء، وحلمه، وصبره، وحسن خلقه
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