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(Questions from a younger sister)
Imam al-Sadiq says in a hadith, “Avoid evil deeds so that your life may be longer.” What does “evil deeds” mean? Does it refer to lying, extravagance, and things like that?
In the hadith of Imam al-Sadiq (AS), avoiding “evil deeds” is said to lengthen one’s life. These include major sins such as lying, backbiting, slander, foul language, immodest dress, short-changing customers, extravagance, and disrespect. They also include neglecting religious duties such as prayer, khums, and zakat, as well as failing to enjoin what is right and forbid what is wrong.
Yes! Lying, backbiting, slander, gossip, causing harm and distress, swearing, ... going without hijab or wearing it improperly, showing off, ... giving short measure, cheating, extravagance, wastefulness, disrespect, neglecting prayer, failing to pay khums and zakat, failing to enjoin what is right and forbid what is wrong, ... and ...