Wealth as the root of desires

Nahj al-Balāgha|Volume 1|Book 3|Chapter 58

Nahj al-Balāgha

Book 3, Chapter 58

Wealth as the root of desires
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٥٨. وَقَالَ (عليه ‏السلام): الْمَالُ مَادَّةُ الشَّهَوَاتِ.

58. Amīr al-mu’minīn, peace be upon him, said: Wealth is the fountain head of passions.