Humility Of Imam Ja’far As-Sadiq (a.s)

Among the relatives of Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a.s) someone’s son expired. He went to pay his condolences, but on the way the strap of his sandals broke. He picked up the sandals and continued walking. One of his companions asked, “Shall I bring a vehicle?” “No,” said the Imam, “For the one facing calamity nothing is better than patience and contentment.” Thus, he walked barefoot and completed the formalities of condolence. Reference :Akhlaq al-A’imma, Morals & Manners of the Holy Imams