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Akalim of Amirul Mumineen Maulana Ali (AS)

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Akalim of Amirul Mumineen Maulana Ali (AS)

The Liar

12. One who is known for lying, the trust [of others] in him decreases.

12. One who is known for lying, the trust [of others] in him decreases.

12 مَنْ عُرِفَ بِالكِذْبِ قَلَّتِ الثِّقَةُ بِهِ.

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14. From the disgrace of the incessant liar is his readiness to swear [that he is truthful] for one who does not [even] ask him to swear.

14. From the disgrace of the incessant liar is his readiness to swear [that he is truthful] for one who does not [even] ask him to swear.

14 مِنْ مَهانَةِ الكَذّابِ جُودُهُ بِاليَمينِ لِغَيْرِ مُسْتَحْلِف.

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18. There is neither any good in those who are habitual liars nor is there any good in dishonest scholars.

18. There is neither any good in those who are habitual liars nor is there any good in dishonest scholars.

18 لاخَيْرَ فِي الكَذّابينَ، ولافِي العُلَماءِ الأفّاكينَ.

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19. The liar earns three things by his lies: the wrath of Allah upon him, scorn of the people and hatred of the angels.

19. The liar earns three things by his lies: the wrath of Allah upon him, scorn of the people and hatred of the angels.

19 يَكْتَسِبُ الكاذِبُ بِكِذْبِهِ ثَلاثاً: سَخَطَ اللّهِ عَلَيْهِ واسْتِهانَةَ النّاسِ بِهِ ومَقْتَ المَلائِكَةِ لَهُ.

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