hadith
1650
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Imam Ali (AS) said, Greed diminishes the status of a man and does not increase his sustenance.
الإمامُ عليٌّ (عَلَيهِ الّسَلامُ) : اَلحِرْصُ يَنْقُصُ قَدْرَ الرَّجُلِ وَ لايَزيدُ في رِزْقِهِ
Tags
Greed/Stinginess
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