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The example of a believer is like a fresh tender plant; from whichever direction the wind blows, it bends the plant. But when the wind dies down, (it) straightens up again.

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The one who recites the Qur'an and the one who listens to it have an equal share in the reward.

It is better for a leader to make a mistake in forgiving than to make a mistake in punishing.

Avoid cruelty and injustice for, on the Day of Judgment, the same will turn into several darknesses; and guard yourselves against miserliness; for this has ruined nations who lived before you.

"Happy is the man who avoids dissension, but how fine is the man who is afflicted and shows endurance."

"They are measurements of time for the people and for ḥajj [pilgrimage]."

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