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“If you want to know the religion of a man, do not look at how much he prays and fasts, rather, look at how he treats people.”

Quote by Ja'far al-Sadiq

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Ja'far al-Sadiq

Ja'far al-Sadiq, born on April 20, 702 and died on December 14, 765, was an important Imam in the Shia branch of Islam. Known for his wisdom and scholarship, he is considered one of the founders of the Shia jurisprudential schools. more

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