hadith
9635
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Imam Ali (AS) said, That portion of your wealth which is used to safeguard your dignity has not gone [to waste].
الإمامُ عليٌّ (عَلَيهِ الّسَلامُ) : لَمْ يَذْهَبْ مِنْ مالِكَ ما وَقى عِرْضَكَ
Similar narrations
- Ghurar al-Ḥikam #9613 Imam Ali (AS) said, The best of your wealth is that which safeguards your dignity.
- Mīzān al-Ḥikma #1522 Imam Ali (AS) said, ‘The best form of wealth is that which is used to safeguard ones reputation.