Al-Khiṣāl - Part 3: On Three-Numbered Characteristics

Al-Khiṣāl - Part 3: On Three-Numbered Characteristics Chapter: You are Admonished against Having Three Characteristics 3-178 حدثنا أبي رضي الله عنه قال: حدثنا علي بن إبراهي٠ن ذكره، عن أبي عبد الله عليه السلا٠د بن الحنفية: إياك والعجب، وسوء الخلق، وقلة الصبر، فانه لا يستقي٠لك على هذه الخصال الثلاث صاحب، ولا يزال لك عليها ٠نفسك التودد، وصبر على ٠ؤونات الناس نفسك، وابذل لصديقك نفسك و٠حبتك، ولعدوك عدلك وإنصافك، واضنن بدينك وعرضك عن كل أحد، فانه أسل٠3-178 (The compiler of the book narrated) that his father - may God be pleased with him - narrated that Ali ibn Isa quoted Hammad ibn Isa, who linked it up through other narrators to Aba Abdullah as-Sadiq (MGB) that in his will to his son Muhammad ibn al-Hanifeh, the Commander of the Faithful Imam Ali (MGB) said, “I admonish you against haughtiness, ill temperedness and impatience since then you will have no friends and everyone will avoid you.

Try to be kind with people and be patient with the losses which the people make you suffer. Be generous with your friends regarding yourself and your wealth. Accept the company of your friends and associate with them. Be warm and kind to the general public. Treat your enemy justly. Protect your religion and honor. This is much better for your religion and worldly life.”