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Soma'at narrated that Imam Sadiq (a.s) said
“Do not overestimate your good deeds, and do not underestimate your minor sins, since they accumulate and become a lot. Fear God and be just even in private. Rush to obey God. Be honest. Return any property to its owner, since this is beneficial for you. Do not act oppressively. Do not engage in what is not allowed, as this is harmful for you.”
عن سماعة قال
سمعت أبا عبد الله (عليه السلام) يقول: لا تستكثروا كثير الخير ولا تستقلوا قليل الذنوب، فإن قليل الذنوب يجتمع حتى يصير كثيرا، وخافوا الله في السر حتى تعطوا من أنفسكم النصف، وسارعوا إلى طاعة الله وأصدقوا الحديث وأدوا الأمانة فإن ذلك لكم، ولا تظلموا ولا تدخلوا فيما لا يحل لكم فإن ذلك عليكم.
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