hadith
9773
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Imam Ali (AS) said, Sometimes the reliable advisor may betray [you] and the one who is [deemed] disloyal may give good advice.
الإمامُ عليٌّ (عَلَيهِ الّسَلامُ) : لَرُبَّما خانَ النَّصِيحُ المُؤْتَمَنُ وَ نَصَحَ المُسْتَخانُ
Similar narrations
- Ghurar al-Ḥikam #9771 Imam Ali (AS) said, At times one who is not a sincere adviser may give good advice.
- Ghurar al-Ḥikam #9770 Imam Ali (AS) said, The one from whom [good] advice is sought may at times deceive.