Imam Sajjad (a.s.) helps the Lepers

Once, Imam Sajjad (a.s.) encountered some lepers sitting on the roadside and eating their food. Greeting them, he passed by, when all of a sudden he stopped and said to himself: “God does not like the haughty ones.â€‌
Having said this, he retraced his steps and approaching the lepers, said, “Presently, I am in a state of fasting (and thus unable to sit down and share your food). (However) I invite you to come to my house and be my guests.â€‌
They accepted the offer and went to his house, where the Imam (a.s.) fed them and helped them by giving them some money.[180]