Husayn ibn Ali (626–680) The grandson of Muhammad and the son of Ali ibn Abi Talib
Rayhānatur Rasūl, p. 55
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“The most elementary of good manners… at a social gathering one does not bring up the subject of personalities, sad topics or unfortunate facts, religion, or politics.”
Source: Like Water for Chocolate
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