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Akalim of Amirul Mumineen Maulana Ali (AS)

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Akalim of Amirul Mumineen Maulana Ali (AS)

The Noble -Minded And Munificent

1. The noble-minded person is one who keeps away from the forbidden and steers clear of [disgraceful] flaws.

1. The noble-minded person is one who keeps away from the forbidden and steers clear of [disgraceful] flaws.

1 اَلْكَرِيمُ مَنْ تَجَنَّبَ المَحارِمَ وتَنَزَّهَ عَنِ العُيُوبِ.

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2. The munificent person is one who brings [and gives away] whatever is available.

2. The munificent person is one who brings [and gives away] whatever is available.

2 اَلْكَرِيمُ مَنْ جاءَ بِالمَوْجُودِ.

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4. A noble-minded person is repulsed by that which the wicked take pride in.

4. A noble-minded person is repulsed by that which the wicked take pride in.

4 اَلْكَرِيمُ يَزْدَجِرُ عَمّا يَفْتَخِرُ بِهِ اللَئِيمُ.

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5. The munificent one cuts off his favour when he is approached harshly and is soft [and kind] when he is entreated [politely]

5. The munificent one cuts off his favour when he is approached harshly and is soft [and kind] when he is entreated [politely]

5 اَلْكَرِيمُ يَجْفُو إذا عُنِّفَ، ويَلِينُ إذَا اسْتُعْطِفَ.

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8. A noble-minded person considers his virtuous actions as a debt that he has to repay.

8. A noble-minded person considers his virtuous actions as a debt that he has to repay.

8 اَلْكَريمُ يَرى مَكارِمَ أفْعالِهِ دَيْناً عَلَيْهِ يَقْضيهِ.

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6. When a noble-minded person is able [to take revenge] he forgives, and when he gains possession [of something] he grants generously, and when he is asked [for something] he accords [it].

6. When a noble-minded person is able [to take revenge] he forgives, and when he gains possession [of something] he grants generously, and when he is asked [for something] he accords [it].

6 اَلْكَريمُ إذا قَدَرَ صَفَحَ، وإذا مَلَكَ سَمَحَ، وإذا سُئِلَ أنْجَحَ.

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7. A noble-minded person rejects disgrace and honours his neighbour.

7. A noble-minded person rejects disgrace and honours his neighbour.

7 اَلكَريمُ يَأبَى العارَ، ويُكْرِمُ الجارَ.

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9. The noble-minded person raises himself above [the expectation of] rewards in everything good that he does.

9. The noble-minded person raises himself above [the expectation of] rewards in everything good that he does.

9 اَلْكَريمُ يَرْفَعُ نَفْسَهُ في كُلِّ ما أسْداهُ عَنْ حُسْنِ المُجازاتِ.

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10. When a noble-minded person needs you he excuses you [from helping him] and when you need him he suffices you.

10. When a noble-minded person needs you he excuses you [from helping him] and when you need him he suffices you.

10 اَلْكَريمُ إذَا احْتاجَ إلَيْكَ أعْفاكَ، وإذَا احْتَجْتَ إلَيْهِ كَفاكَ.

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