hadith
1874
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Imam Ali (AS) said, The best grant is that which is [bestowed] before the humility of having to ask [for it].
الإمامُ عليٌّ (عَلَيهِ الّسَلامُ) : أفْضَلُ العَطِيَّةِ ماكانَ قَبْلَ مَذَلَّةِ السُّؤالِ
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Generosity
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