hadith
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Imam Ali (AS) said, Be careful not to accept the words of a liar, for he will bring close to you that which is far and take far away from you that which is close.
الإمامُ عليٌّ (عَلَيهِ الّسَلامُ) : إيّاكَ ومُصادَقَةَ الكَذَّابِ فإنّهُ يُقَرِّبُ عَلَيكَ الْبَعيدَ وَ يُبَعِّدُ علَيكَ القَريبَ
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