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Humbleness is a blessing that is not envied.

— Hasan al-Askari

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Beauty of the face is the outward charm of a human being, and the beauty of soul is his inner charm.

Whoever sows good shall harvest happiness, and whoever sows evil shall harvest regret.

Whoever is given good, Allah has given him that, and whoever is saved from an evil Allah has saved him from it.

There is a limit to caution and farsightedness; if one goes beyond the limit, fear and wretchedness will result.

Your daily subsistence which has been assured by God, should not prevent you from rising in obedience and performing your duties.

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