hadith
26
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Imam Sadiq (a.s) said: “There is nothing for which there is no limit.” He was asked what the limit for reliance is. He replied: “It is certitude.” He was asked about the limit for certitude. He replied: “That with God, you fear no one.”
عنه (عليه السلام): ليس شئ إلا له حد، قال
قلت: جعلت فداك فما حد التوكل؟ قال: اليقين، قلت: فما حد اليقين؟ قال: أن لا تخاف مع الله شيئا.
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