hadith
1536
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Imam Reza (a.s) said: “Avoid going to places that are with steep slopes or are hard to cross. Avoid following your selfish desires, since they are followed by wickedness.”
عن الرضا (عليه السلام) قال
إياك والمرتقى الصعب إذا كان منحدرة وعرا، وإياك أن تتبع النفس هواها فإن في هواها رداها.
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