Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books Ghurar Al-Hikam Wa Durar Al-Kalim, Exalted Aphorisms And Pearls Of Speech Delay Delay-المطل Delay and obligation are the spoilers of [the] favour [one does to others]. 1ـ اَلمَطَلُ والمَنُّ مُنَكِّدَا الإحْسانِ. Delay [in giving] is one of the two refusals. 2ـ اَلمَطَلُ أحَدُ المَنْعَيْنِ. Delay [and procrastination] is a chastisement of the soul. 3ـ اَلمَطَلُ عَذابُ النَّفْسِ. Previous Next