Question No. 3095 31 August 2022 Official answer by Master Ali Saei (Abdullah Meshkat) verified سطح محتوا: مقدماتی

What Is the Value of Overlooking What You Know?

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Overlooking what you know is mentioned in Nahj al-Balagha:
“Among the noblest qualities of a generous person is to feign ignorance of something he knows.”
(Wisdom 222)
Who is this advice intended for, and in what circumstances does it apply?

Subject category: Ethics and Spirituality Ethics and Spirituality

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Overlooking what one knows, as attributed to Imam Ali (AS) in Nahj al-Balagha, is one of the noblest qualities of a person of true generosity. It suits those who choose to let certain matters pass in order to avoid pointless conflicts and unnecessary distress, and to preserve their peace of mind.

Answer by Master Ali Saei (Abdullah Meshkat)

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What Is the Value of Overlooking What You Know?

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