hadith
1919
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O’ people, take upon yourselves your own training and turn away from the dictates of your natural inclinations.
أَيُّهَا النَّاسُ تَوَلَّوْا مِنْ أَنْفُسِكُمْ تَأْدِيبَهَا وَ اعْدِلُوا بِهَا عَنْ ضَرَاوَةِ عَادَاتِهَا.
Similar narrations
- Ghurar al-Ḥikam #9935 Imam Ali (AS) said, Take it upon yourselves to discipline your souls and turn them away from their harmful habits.
- Mīzān al-Ḥikma #1588 Imam Ali (AS) said, ‘O people, take upon yourselves your own training, and turn away from the voracious dictates of your habits.
- Mīzān al-Ḥikma #1489 Imam Ali (AS) said, ‘Take charge of the discipline of your selves and shift them away from their rough habits.