Imam Ali (A), in one of his sermons delivered on hearing a person abuse ‘the world’: Indeed this world is the abode of truth for him who appreciates its truthfulness, a place of safety for him who understands it, a mine of treasures for him who collects provisions from it [for the next world], and…
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The Commander of the Faithful, Ali (A)…
The Commander of the Faithful, Ali (A), said, “Force yourself to do good deeds and acquire virtues, otherwise vices exist naturally within you and (and you will naturally go toward them).” [Ghurar al-Hikam, no. 2477] So if you don’t go toward good deeds and feelings, you will both feel bad and do bad. SOURCE: @PanahianEN…
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Amir al-Mu’minin (A) states: The people are divided into…
Amir al-Mu’minin (A) states: The people are divided into three groups: the first group consists of the ‘ulama’ of Islam; the second one consists of those who acquire knowledge for the salvation of themselves and others; and the third one consists of those who lack knowledge and wisdom. These (people constituting the third group) are…
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To consider all the good qualities of the created…
To consider all the good qualities of the created to be from Allah (S.w.T.), the creator, is true Tawhid. It is our belief that all the qualities possessed by the Prophets and the Imams (A) were given to them by Allah (S.w.T.)’s Grace. They did not come to acquire any of these qualities on their…
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Hasad or envy is a psychic state in which a person…
Hasad or envy is a psychic state in which a person wishes for the deprivation of a blessing, talent or merit, real or imagined, possessed by another person. It does not make any difference to the envious man whether he possesses it or not, whether he can acquire it or not. SOURCE: FORTY HADITH |…
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