Ghurar al-Ḥikam

Generosity (السخاء)

Volume 1 43 narrations
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hadith 4266
Imam Ali (AS) said, Generosity is that which one gives [himself], for if he gives after being asked, then it is [a result of] shame and embarrassment.
الإمامُ عليٌّ (عَلَيهِ الّسَلامُ) : السَّخاءُ ما كانَ ابْتِداءً فَإنْ كانَ عَنْ مَسْئَلَة فَحَياءٌ وَ تَذَمُّمٌ
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hadith 4268
Imam Ali (AS) said, Generosity and shame are the best characteristics.
الإمامُ عليٌّ (عَلَيهِ الّسَلامُ) : السَّخاءُ وَ الحَياءُ أفْضَلُ الخُلْقِ
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hadith 4299
Imam Ali (AS) said, When there is neither generosity nor shame in a person, then death is better for him than life.
الإمامُ عليٌّ (عَلَيهِ الّسَلامُ) : مَنْ لَمْ يَكُنْ لَهُ سَخاءٌ وَ لا حَياءٌ فَالمَوْتُ خَيْرٌ لَهُ مِنَ الحَياةِ
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