Exemplary conduct fostering love and respect

Nahj al-Balāgha|Volume 1|Book 3|Chapter 10

Nahj al-Balāgha

Book 3, Chapter 10

Exemplary conduct fostering love and respect
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١٠. وَقَالَ (عليه ‏السلام): خَالِطُوا النَّاسَ مُخَالَطَةً إِنْ مِتُّمْ مَعَهَا بَكَوْا عَلَيْكُمْ وَإِنْ عِشْتُمْ حَنُّوا إِلَيْكُمْ.

10. Amīr al-mu’minīn, peace be upon him, said: Meet people in such a manner that if you die they should weep for you and if you live they should long for you. [1]