hadith
896
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A man told God's Prophet (a.s): “O' Prophet of God! I am unhappy with my ruthlessness.” The Prophet (a.s) said: “Approach an orphan and caress him, and bring him home and feed him. Then your heart will be softened and you will be able to get what you need.”
وقال رجل: يا رسول الله، أشكو إليك قسوة قلبي، قال: فادن منك اليتيم وامسح رأسه وأجلسه على خوانك، يلن قلبك وتقدر على حاجتك.
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