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Akalim of Amirul Mumineen Maulana Ali (AS)

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Akalim of Amirul Mumineen Maulana Ali (AS)

Sense Of Honour And Possessiveness

1. Beware of being possessive in a situation where it is not required, for verily this will lead the soul that is sound to become sick and the one that is innocent [and calm] into suspicion [and uneasiness].

1. Beware of being possessive in a situation where it is not required, for verily this will lead the soul that is sound to become sick and the one that is innocent [and calm] into suspicion [and uneasiness].

1 إيّاكَ والتَّغايُرَ في غَيْرِ مَوْضِعِهِ، فَإنَّ ذلِكَ يَدْعُو الصَّحِيحَةَ إلَى السَّقَمِ، والبَريئَةَ إلَى الرَّيْبِ.

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5. A man’s sense of honour is to the extent of his self-respect.

5. A man’s sense of honour is to the extent of his self-respect.

5 غَيْرَةُ الرَّجُلِ عَلى قَدْرِ أنَفَتِهِ.

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6. The believer’s possessiveness is for [the sake of] Allah, the Glorified.

6. The believer’s possessiveness is for [the sake of] Allah, the Glorified.

6 غَيْرَةُ المُؤمِنِ بِاللّهِ سُبْحانَهُ.

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