“There are three signs of a knowledgeable person: knowledge, forbearance and silence.”

—  Ali

Majlisi, Bihārul Anwār, vol. 2, p. 59.
Regarding Knowledge & Wisdom, General

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cousin and son-in-law of the Islamic prophet Muhammad 601–661

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