hadith 45
Imam Ali (AS) said, ‘He who lags behind as a result of his deeds will not be accorded a front position because of his lineage.
الإمامُ عليٌّ (عَلَيهِ الّسَلامُ): مَن أبطَأ بِهِ عَمَلُهُ ، لَم يُسرِعْ بِه نَسَبُهُ (حَسَبُه).

Similar narrations

  • Ghurar al-Ḥikam #7285 Imam Ali (AS) said, One who is slowed down by his action cannot be quickened by his lineage.
  • Nahj al-Balāgha #1657 23. Amīr al-mu’minīn, peace be upon him, said: He whose deeds accord (him) a back position cannot be given a front position because of his...
  • Nahj al-Balāgha #1947 389. Amīr al-mu’minīn, peace be upon him, said: Whomever his action detains behind, his lineage cannot put him forward.
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