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Therefore, beware of acting against the advice of an intelligent, sincere advisor whose advice you seek, for in that lies ruin.” [^4] Whom to Consult With Chapters 21 and 22 of Wasa`il al-Shī`ah deal specifically with whom to consult with. We shall present a few traditions from these chapters here. Imam Sadiq quoted on the authority of his Noble father that the Prophet of God was asked: “What does ‘Hazm’ mean?” He replied: مُشاوَرَةُ ذَوي الرّأيِ واتِّباعُهُم.
“Consulting with those who are well-informed and following their advice.” [^5] Imam Sadiq said that one of the recommendations of the Prophet to Imam Ali was: لا م
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