letterGood ConductLetter 31 (to Imam Hasan)
“O my son, make yourself the measure between you and others. Love for others what you love for yourself, and dislike for them what you dislike for yourself. Do not oppress, as you would not like to be oppressed.”
MEANING
Before judging anyone, place yourself in their position and use that honest scale.
TAKE THIS INTO YOUR DAY
Before the next difficult conversation, ask: what would I want said to me?
SOURCE
Letter 31 (to Imam Hasan) — Peak of Eloquence / Nahjul-Balagha (Tahrike Tarsile Qur'an ed.)
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