Selections from The Sayings and Preaching of Amir al-Muminin Ali ibn Abi Talib (Peace Be Upon Him) Including His Replies to Questions and Maxims Expressed for Various Purposes.Translated by Sayyid Ali Reza
وَقَالَ (عليه السلام):
Amir al-mu'minin, peace be upon him, said:
أوْلَى النَّاسِ بِالْكَرَمِ
The most appropriate person for an honourable position is
مَنْ عَرَقتْ فيه الْكِرَامُ.
he who descends from the people of honour.
