Divine obedience through gratitude for God's favors

Nahj al-Balāgha|Volume 1|Book 3|Chapter 290

Nahj al-Balāgha

Book 3, Chapter 290

Divine obedience through gratitude for God's favors
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٢٩٠. وَقَالَ (عليه ‏السلام): لَوْ لَمْ يَتَوَعَّدِ اللهُ عَلَى مَعْصِيَةٍ لَكَانَ يَجِبُ أَنْ لَّا يُعْصَى شُكْراً لِنِعَمِهِ.

290. Amīr al-mu’minīn, peace be upon him, said: Even if Allāh had not warned of chastisement on those disobedient to Him, it would be obligatory by way of gratefulness for His favours that He should not be disobeyed.