Negative characteristics are the ones which those who are consulted must not have them;
and some of the most important ones are outlined below.
- Meanness (Bokhl); Imam Ali (AS) said: Do not consult with mean individuals, because they dissuade you from charitable deeds, and they frighten you off from becoming poor and needy [1].
- Fear (Jeben); Imam Ali (AS) said: Do not consult with the coward one, because such a person demoralizes you [2].
- Greed; Imam Ali (AS) said: Do not consult the greedy one; otherwise he will portray oppression nice to you [3].
- Lying; Amiral Momeneen Ali (AS) said: Do not consult with the liar; because he/she is like a mirage, represents the far near, and near far for you [4]. Other negative characteristics include: Ignorance, indignity, being self-absorbed, obstinacy.
[1] Nahjul Balaghah, Letter 53.
[2] As Above.
[3] As Above.
[4] Qorarul Hekam wa Dorarul Kalam, Page 591.
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