hadith
5330
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Imam Ali (AS) said, If your zeal for reforming the people becomes heightened, then begin with yourself; for indeed your pursuit for the righteousness of others while you are [yourself] corrupt, is the greatest flaw.
الإمامُ عليٌّ (عَلَيهِ الّسَلامُ) : إنْ سَمَتْ هِمَّتُكَ لإصْلاحِ النّاسِ فَابْدَأْ بِنَفْسِكَ فَإنَّ تَعاطيكَ صَلاحَ غَيْرِكَ وَ أنْتَ فاسِدٌ أكْبَرُ العَيْبِ
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