hadith
1934
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Imam Ali (AS) said, ‘No sooner is an innovation initiated than it leaves behind a common practice. So eschew innovations and adhere to the clear path. Verily the established traditions are the best, while innovated ones are the worst.
الإمامُ عليٌّ (عَلَيهِ الّسَلامُ) : ما اُحْدِثَتْ بِدعةٌ إلّا تُرِكَ بها سُنّةٌ ، فاتّقوا البِدعَ والْزَموا المَهْيَعَ ، إنّ عَوازِمَ الاُمورِ أفضَلُها ، وإنَّ مُحْدَثاتِها شِرارُها.
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