hadith 9958
Imam Ali (AS) said, Deterring the soul from vain desire is the Jihad that is beneficial.
الإمامُ عليٌّ (عَلَيهِ الّسَلامُ) : رَدْعُ النَّفْسِ عَنِ الهَوى هُوَ الْجِهادُ النَّافِعُ
Tags Soul (Nafs)Warfare/Jihad

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