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Chapter XXIX

1. The twenty-ninth subject is this, that, when they provide any munificence (sa‘hâvat) or liberality, it is necessary that they provide it for the worthy; and one is to consider thus: 'Is this person, to whom I am giving this thing, worthy or not?'

2. Therefore it is necessary to make an effort, so that they may not give to the unworthy. 3. For in revelation, as regards that person who provides any munificence for the unworthy, they call it a vain work and a gift without advantage; and day by day it is the punishment and torment of that person. 4. And, whatever they give to the unworthy, they have made that thing extinct.

291:2 Lp, B29 have 'for in the good religion it is declared.'

291:3 Lp, B29 have 'it increases.'