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Nahj al-Balagha 33

Be generous but not extravagant...

Selections from The Sayings and Preaching of Amir al-Muminin Ali ibn Abi Talib (Peace Be Upon Him) Including His Replies to Questions and Maxims Expressed for Various Purposes. Translated by Sayyid Ali Reza

Nahj al-Balagha Hadith n. 33

 

 

وَقَالَ (عليه‏ السلام):

 

Amir al-mu'minin, peace be upon him, said:

 

كُنْ سَمَحاً

 

Be generous

 

وَلاَ تَكُنْ مُبَذِّراً،

 

but not extravagant;

 

وَكُنْ مُقَدِّراً

 

be thrifty but

 

وَلاَ تَكُنْ مُقَتِّراً.

 

not miserly.