One day Imam Ali (AS) bought meat and put it in the shopping basket and was going towards his house.

In the middle of the way, a person approached him and said: Let me carry your bag for you. Imam Ali (AS) said: No, it is more appropriate for a person who has a family to carry the shopping to his family [1]. In another occasion, Imam Ali (AS) said: If a person wants to carry something for his family, nothing will be deducted from his status (prestige, reputation) [2].

[1] Beharul Anwaar, Vol. 70, Page 207.

[2] Jame’ul Sa’aadaat, Vol. 1, Page 392.

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