Among the Concise Words of the Messenger of Allah (Peace Be Upon Him)

Amr ibn Shimr narrated from Jabir ibn Yazid Al-Jufi, from Abu Jafar Imam Muhammad ibn Ali Al-Baqir عليه السلام, peace be upon him, who said: "Allah سبحانه وتعالى, the Mighty and Majestic, revealed to His Messenger, peace and blessings be upon him and his family: 'I have thanked Jafar ibn Abi Talib عليه السلام for four qualities.' The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him and his family, called him and informed him. Jafar عليه السلام said: 'If Allah سبحانه وتعالى, Blessed and Exalted, had not informed you, I would not have told you. I have never drunk wine because I knew if I drank it, my mind would be gone. I have never lied because lying diminishes honor. I have never committed adultery because I feared that if I did it, the same would be done to me. I have never worshiped an idol because I knew it could neither harm nor benefit.' The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him and his family, placed his hand on Jafar's عليه السلام shoulder and said: 'It is a right upon Allah سبحانه وتعالى, the Mighty and Majestic, to grant you two wings with which you will fly with the angels in Paradise.'"