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Virtues BEING CHEERFUL AND SMILING

Imam Ali (P.B.U.H):
Cheerfulness is the first gift.
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Imam Ali (P.B.U.H):
Cheerfulness is [a form of] kindness.
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Imam Ali (P.B.U.H):
Cheerfulness is one of the two gifts.
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Imam Ali (P.B.U.H):
Cheerfulness is the trait of the free.
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Imam Ali (P.B.U.H):
Cheerfulness makes companions affable.
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Imam Ali (P.B.U.H):
The cause of affection is cheerfulness.
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Imam Ali (P.B.U.H):
There is no cheerfulness with annoyance.
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Imam Ali (P.B.U.H):
Cheerfulness is one of the two glad tidings.
Ghurar Al-Hikam Wa Durar Al-Kalim
Imam Ali (P.B.U.H):
Being cheerful is one of the signs of success.
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Imam Ali (P.B.U.H):
Cheerfulness cools down the fire of opposition.
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Imam Ali (P.B.U.H):
Cheerfulness is kindness, frowning is meanness.
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Imam Ali (P.B.U.H):
Cheerfulness is the beginning of righteousness.
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Imam Ali (P.B.U.H):
Keeping a cheerful face is a trait of the free.
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Imam Ali (P.B.U.H):
Increased cheerfulness is a sign of benevolence.
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Imam Ali (P.B.U.H):
Cheerfulness is a trap for [ensnaring] affection.
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Imam Ali (P.B.U.H):
Cheerfulness renders goodness without any expense.
Ghurar Al-Hikam Wa Durar Al-Kalim
Imam Ali (P.B.U.H):
Cheerfulness is the first gift [that can be given].
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Imam Ali (P.B.U.H):
Cheerfulness is one of the two forms of hospitality.
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Imam Ali (P.B.U.H):
A cheerful face is better than a serious, frowning face.
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Imam Ali (P.B.U.H):
Cheerfulness is the disposition of all those who are [truly] free.
Ghurar Al-Hikam Wa Durar Al-Kalim
Imam Ali (P.B.U.H):
Cheerfulness is a delightful countenance and a radiant disposition.
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Imam Ali (P.B.U.H):
Adopt cheerfulness for it is indeed a trap for [ensnaring] affection.
Ghurar Al-Hikam Wa Durar Al-Kalim
Imam Ali (P.B.U.H):
Being cheerful is the first gift and the easiest [form of] generosity.
Ghurar Al-Hikam Wa Durar Al-Kalim
Imam Ali (P.B.U.H):
By cheerfulness and keeping a smiling face, the act of giving becomes virtuous.
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Imam Ali (P.B.U.H):
Your cheerfulness is your first righteous act and your promise is your first gift.
Ghurar Al-Hikam Wa Durar Al-Kalim
Imam Ali (P.B.U.H):
Your cheerfulness shows the nobility of your soul and your humility points to your righteous character.
Ghurar Al-Hikam Wa Durar Al-Kalim
Imam Ali (P.B.U.H):
Smiling with cheerfulness, [practicing] benevolence, [performing] righteous actions and bestowing greetings invites the love of the people.
Ghurar Al-Hikam Wa Durar Al-Kalim