The Sayings And Preaching of Al-Imam Ali (p.b.u.h)
Hadith n. 214
214. Amir al-mu’minin, peace be upon him, said: The tree whose trunk is soft has thick branches. 51
Hadith n. 215
215. Amir al-mu’minin, peace be upon him, said: Opposition destroys good counsel.
216. Amir al-mu’minin, peace be upon him, said: He who gives generously achieves position. (Or according to another interpretation): He who achieves position begins to make wrong use of it.
217. Amir al-mu’minin, peace be upon him, said: Through change of circumstances the mettle of men is known.
218. Amir al-mu’minin, peace be upon him, said: Jealousy by a friend means defect in his love.
Hadith n. 219
219. Amir al-mu’minin, peace be upon him, said: Most of the deficiency of intelligence occurs due to the flash of greed. 52
Hadith n. 220
220. Amir al-mu’minin, peace be upon him, said: There is no justice in passing a verdict by relying on probability.
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