hadith
1259
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Imam Reza (a.s) told a man from Qum: “Fear God, be quiet, persevere and be patient since no one can attain the position of God's servitude unless he is patient.”
عن الرضا (عليه السلام) قال
لرجل من القميين: اتقوا الله وعليكم بالصمت والصبر والحلم، فإنه لا يكون الرجل عابدا حتى يكون حليما.
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