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Akalim of Amirul Mumineen Maulana Ali (AS)

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Akalim of Amirul Mumineen Maulana Ali (AS)

The Brother, The Friend, The Associate And The Companion

2. The one who assists [you] in obeying [Allah] is the best companion.

2. The one who assists [you] in obeying [Allah] is the best companion.

2 اَلمُعينُ عَلَى الطَّاعَةِ خَيرُ الأصحابِ.

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3. A Friend is one whose friendship is true [even] in absence.

3. A Friend is one whose friendship is true [even] in absence.

3 اَلصَّديقُ مَنْ صَدَقَ غَيبُهُ(غَيْبَتُهُ).

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4. The loss that causes illness (or burns [the heart]) is the loss of loved ones.

4. The loss that causes illness (or burns [the heart]) is the loss of loved ones.

4 اَلفَقْدُ المُمْرِضُ (المُرْمِضُ) فَقْدُ الأحبابِ.

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5. A companion is like a patch [of cloth], so take one that matches [yours].

5. A companion is like a patch [of cloth], so take one that matches [yours].

5 اَلصَّاحِبُ كالرُّقعَةِ فَاتَّخِذْهُ مُشاكِلاً.

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6. An associate is like a friend, so choose one who is suitable.

6. An associate is like a friend, so choose one who is suitable.

6الرَّفيقُ كالصَّديقِ فَاخْتَرَهُ مُوافِقاً.

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8. Brothers in faith have lasting affection [for each other].

8. Brothers in faith have lasting affection [for each other].

8 إخْوانُ الدّين أبْقى مَوَدَّةً.

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9. The brother whom you benefit from is better than the brother [for] whom you increase [benefit].

9. The brother whom you benefit from is better than the brother [for] whom you increase [benefit].

9 أخٌ تَسْتَفيدُهُ خَيْرٌ مِنْ أخ تَسْتَزيدُهُ.

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10. Seeking the destruction of a friend stems from lack of conciliation.

10. Seeking the destruction of a friend stems from lack of conciliation.

10 اِسْتِفْسادُ الصَّديقِ مِنْ عَدَمِ التَّوفيقِ.

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