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Akalim of Amirul Mumineen Maulana Ali (AS)

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Akalim of Amirul Mumineen Maulana Ali (AS)

Covetousness

41. The trouble for religion is covetousness and its rectitude is [in] piety.

41. The trouble for religion is covetousness and its rectitude is [in] piety.

41 نَكَدُ الدّينِ الطَّمَعُ، وصَلاحُهُ الوَرَعُ.

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42. We seek Allah’s protection from lowly coveted things and the ambitions that are disliked [by Him].

42. We seek Allah’s protection from lowly coveted things and the ambitions that are disliked [by Him].

42 نَعُوذُ بِاللّهِ مِنَ المَطامِعِ الدَّنِيَّةِ، والهِمَمِ الغَيْرِ المَرْضِيَّةِ.

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44. Never let covetousness enslave you and be averse [to the pleasures of this world].

44. Never let covetousness enslave you and be averse [to the pleasures of this world].

44 لايَسْتَرِقَّنَّكَ الطَّمَعُ وَكُنْ عَزُوفاً.

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45. Never let yourself covet that which is above your needs thereby letting it overcome you with the desire for more.

45. Never let yourself covet that which is above your needs thereby letting it overcome you with the desire for more.

45 لاتُطْمِعَنَّ نَفْسَكَ فيما فَوْقَ الكَفافِ، فَيَغْلِبَكَ بِالزِّيادَةِ.

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46. Do not let covetousness enslave you while Allah has made you free.

46. Do not let covetousness enslave you while Allah has made you free.

46 لايَسْتَرِقَّنَّكَ الطَّمَعُ وَقَدْ جَعَلَكَ اللّهُ حُرّاً.

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