Comparing justice and generosity's merits

Nahj al-Balāgha|Volume 1|Book 3|Chapter 437
Nahj al-Balāgha

Book 3, Chapter 437

Comparing justice and generosity's merits

٤٣٧. وَسُئِلَ (علیه السلام) أَیُّهُمَا أَفْضَلُ: الْعَدْلُ أَوِ الْجُودُ؟ فَقَالَ (علیه السلام):
437. Amīr al-mu’minīn, peace be upon him, was asked: Which of the two is better; justice or generosity? Amīr al-mu’minīn, peace be upon him, replied: