hadith
1698
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Imam Sadiq (a.s) said: “God will grant this world to both His friends and enemies, but will only give faith to His chosen servants.”
عنه (عليه السلام) قال
إن الله يعطي من الدنيا من يحب ويبغض، ولا يعطي الإيمان إلا أهل صفوته من خلقه.
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