Traditions about Ar-Ridha (a.s.)

31-41 According to the same documentation, God’s Prophet (S) said, “I advise you to be good-tempered as undoubtedly a good-tempered person will go to Paradise. I admonish you against being bad-tempered, since a bad-tempered person will undoubtedly go to Hell.”

31-77 According to the same documentation, God’s Prophet (S) said, “The most intelligent thing after faith is treating the people with kindness. Do good to all people whether they are good or bad.”

31-96 According to the same documentation, God’s Prophet (S) said, “A bad temper will ruin your deeds as vinegar will ruin the sweetness of honey.”

31-98 According to the same documentation, God’s Prophet (S) said, “Nothing weighs more on the Scale than a good temper.”

31-106 According to the same documentation, Ali ibn Abi Talib (a.s.) said, “Being good-tempered is the best companion.”

I asked Abi Ja’far Muhammad ibn Ali Ar-Ridha’ (a.s.), ‘O son of God’s Prophet (S)! Can you narrate a tradition for me on the authority of your forefathers?’ The Imam (a.s.) replied, ‘My father (Imam Ar-Ridha’) (a.s.) narrated on the authority of his forefathers (a.s.) that the Commander of the Faithful (Imam Ali) (a.s.) said, ‘The people will live together in peace until there is a gap created between them. Then they will be ruined.’’”Abdul Adheem ibn Abdullah Al-Hassani added, “I asked, ‘O son of God’s Prophet (S)! Please tell me more.’The Imam (a.s.) replied, ‘My father (a.s.) narrated on the authority of his grandfathers (a.s.), on the authority of his forefathers (a.s.) that the Commander of the Faithful (a.s.) said, ‘Were you informed of each other’s secrets, you would not cover them up.’’Abdul Adheem ibn Abdullah Al-Hassani added, “I asked, ‘O son of God’s Prophet (S)! Please tell me more.’The Imam (a.s.) replied, ‘My father (a.s.) narrated on the authority of his grandfathers (a.s.), on the authority of his forefathers (a.s.) that the Commander of the Faithful (a.s.) said, ‘You are never able to financially assist to the people. Then at least be pleasant with them when you meet them. I heard God’s Prophet (S) say, ‘You cannot assist the people financially. Then at least assist them by being good-tempered.’’Abdul Adheem asked, ‘O son of God’s Prophet (S)! Please tell me more.’The Imam (a.s.) replied, ‘My father (a.s.) narrated on the authority of his grandfathers (a.s.), on the authority of his forefathers (a.s.) that the Commander of the Faithful (a.s.) said, ‘Whoever keeps on blaming time will constantly be blamed himself.’’Abdul Adheem asked, ’O son of God’s Prophet (S)! Please tell me more.’The Imam (a.s.) replied, ‘My father (a.s.) narrated on the authority of his grandfathers (a.s.), on the authority of his forefathers (a.s.) that the Commander of the Faithful (a.s.) said, ‘Associating with wicked people will result in having a bad opinion about good people.’’Abdul Adheem asked, ‘O son of God’s Prophet (S)! Please tell me more.’The Imam (a.s.) replied, ‘My father (a.s.) narrated on the authority of his grandfathers (a.s.), on the authority of his forefathers (a.s.) that the Commander of the Faithful (a.s.) said, ‘Animosity with the good servants of God is a very bad savings for the Hereafter.’’Abdul Adheem asked, ‘O son of God’s Prophet (S)! Please tell me more.’The Imam (a.s.) replied, ‘My father (a.s.) narrated on the authority of his grandfathers (a.s.), on the authority of his forefathers (a.s.) that the Commander of the Faithful (a.s.) said, ‘A person’s worth depends on what he does well.’’Abdul Adheem asked, ‘O son of God’s Prophet (S)! Please tell me more.’The Imam (a.s.) replied, ‘My father (a.s.) narrated on the authority of his grandfathers (a.s.), on the authority of his forefathers (a.s.) that the Commander of the Faithful (a.s.) said, ‘A person’s personality lies under his tongue.’’Abdul Adheem asked, ‘O son of God’s Prophet (S)! Please tell me more.’The Imam (a.s.) replied, ‘My father (a.s.) narrated on the authority of his grandfathers (a.s.), on the authority of his forefathers (a.s.) that the Commander of the Faithful (a.s.) said, ‘Whoever recognizes his own worth will never get ruined.’’Abdul Adheem asked, ‘O son of God’s Prophet (S)! Please tell me more.’The Imam (a.s.) replied, ‘My father (a.s.) narrated on the authority of his grandfathers (a.s.), on the authority of his forefathers (a.s.) that the Commander of the Faithful (a.s.) said, ‘Thinking before acting will guarantee that you will not become sorry.’’Abdul Adheem asked, ’O son of God’s Prophet (S)! Please tell me more.’The Imam (a.s.) replied, ‘My father (a.s.) narrated on the authority of his grandfathers (a.s.), on the authority of his forefathers (a.s.) that the Commander of the Faithful (a.s.) said, ‘Whoever relies on time will fail.’’Abdul Adheem asked, ’O son of God’s Prophet (S)! Please tell me more.’The Imam (a.s.) replied, ‘My father (a.s.) narrated on the authority of his grandfathers (a.s.), on the authority of his forefathers (a.s.) that the Commander of the Faithful (a.s.) said, “Whoever considers himself needless of seeking advice has endangered himself.’’Abdul Adheem asked, ‘O son of God’s Prophet (S)! Please tell me more.’The Imam (a.s.) replied, ‘My father (a.s.) narrated on the authority of his grandfathers (a.s.), on the authority of his forefathers (a.s.) that the Commander of the Faithful (a.s.) said, ‘Having a few wives is a form of wealth.’’Abdul Adheem asked, ‘O son of God’s Prophet (S)! Please tell me more.’The Imam (a.s.) replied, ‘My father (a.s.) narrated on the authority of his grandfathers (a.s.), on the authority of his forefathers (a.s.) that the Commander of the Faithful (a.s.) said, ‘Whoever gets haughty will get ruined.’’Abdul Adheem asked, ‘O son of God’s Prophet (S)! Please tell me more.’The Imam (a.s.) replied, ‘My father (a.s.) narrated on the authority of his grandfathers (a.s.), on the authority of his forefathers (a.s.) that the Commander of the Faithful (a.s.) said, ‘Whoever is certain that what he gives in charity will be returned to him will be generous.’’Abdul Adheem asked, ‘O son of God’s Prophet (S)! Please tell me more.’The Imam (a.s.) replied, ‘My father (a.s.) narrated on the authority of his grandfathers (a.s.), on the authority of his forefathers (a.s.) that the Commander of the Faithful (a.s.) said, ‘Whoever is content with remaining secure from his underlings has attained the position of remaining secure from those above him in rank.’’ Abdul Adheem said, ‘That is enough.’”

31-330 According to the same documentation, the Prophet (S) said, “God will turn away His Punishment from whoever controls his wrath. God will raise whoever makes his temper good to the ranks of those who fast and stay up at night for worship.”