hadith
503
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Kolayb ibn Moavieh narrated that Imam Sadiq (a.s) said
“Since a believer is dignified in his religion, it is not appropriate for him to associate with someone of a higher rank out of fear.”
عن كليب بن معاوية عن أبي عبد الله (عليه السلام) قال
لا ينبغي للمؤمن أن يستوحش إلى أخيه المؤمن فمن دونه، فإن المؤمن عزيز في دينه.
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