Best town is where one thrives

Nahj al-Balāgha|Volume 1|Book 3|Chapter 442

Nahj al-Balāgha

Best town is where one thrives

٤٤٢. وَقَالَ (عليه ‏السلام): لَيْسَ بَلَدٌ بأَحَقَّ بِكَ مِنْ بَلَدٍ، خَيْرُ الْبِلاَدِ مَا حَمَلَكَ.

442. Amīr al-mu’minīn, peace be upon him, said: No town has greater right on you than the other. The best town for you is that which bears you.