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What is the meaning of "Al-Mann wal-Adha" (to give a favor and then boast about it or harm others)? And what is the meaning of enduring "Al-Mann wal-Adha"? Thank you.

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The meaning of "mann" (boasting of favors) is recounting the favor to the recipient. "Al-adha" (harm) is anything that hurts a person, whether through words, actions, or behavior. Both invalidate charity and diminish the meaning of benevolence, as stated in His Almighty's words: "O you who have believed, do not invalidate your charities with reminders of your favor or injury." It has been reported in the Hadith that the one who boasts of his favors is among the three whom Allah will not address on the Day of Resurrection. As for enduring "mann" and "al-adha," it means to be patient with them.

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