hadith
3220
۞
Imam Ali (AS) said, Verily this world is a place for which destruction has been ordained, and departure from it has been destined for its inhabitants. It is sweet and green [for the one who desires it]. It hastens towards its seeker and attaches itself to the heart of its gazer. So depart from it with the best provision that is available for you, and do not ask in it more than what suffices, and do not seek from it more than what you require.
الإمامُ عليٌّ (عَلَيهِ الّسَلامُ) : إنَّ الدُّنيا دارٌ مُنِيَ لَها(مِنْهالُها) الفَناءُ وَ لأهْلِها مِنْها الجَلاءُ وَ هِيَ حُلْوَةٌ خَضِرَةٌ قَدْ عَجِلَتْ لِلْطّالِبِ وَ التَبَسَتْ بِقَلْبِ النَّاظِرِ فَارْتَحِلُوا عَنْها بِأحْسَنِ ما يَحْضَرُكُمُ مِنَ الزَّادِ وَ لا تَسْألُوا فيها إلاّ الكَفافَ وَ لا تَطْلُبُوا مِنْها أكْثَرَ مِنَ البَلاغِ
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