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hadith 1993
Hadith #
1993
Book
Nahj al-Balāgha
Volume
1
Section
40
Part
Sayings
Chapter
Wisdom in speech versus foolish impulsivity
Source
al-Sharīf al-Raḍī
۞
40. Amīr al-mu’minīn, peace be upon him, said: The tongue of the wise man is behind his heart, and the heart of the fool is behind his tongue.
٤٠. وَقَالَ (عليه ‏السلام) : لِسَانُ الْعَاقِلِ وَرَاءَ قَلْبِهِ، وَقَلْبُ الْأَحْمَقِ وَرَاءَ لِسَانِهِ.
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