No other way is better for crushing the desires of the self as adopting the traits and qualities of the modest and following their behavior and character. In whatever stage of pride you may be, and to whatever scientific or professional field you belong, you are advised to act against the inclinations and desires of…
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While an effect is ascribed to its cause…
While an effect is ascribed to its cause, it is attributable to Allah also. When we ascribe an act to its normal and natural doer, we ascribe it to its non-self-existing agent, and when we attribute it to Allah, we ascribe it to its self-existing agent. It is Allah who endows things with the power…
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The failure to perform any obligatory…
The failure to perform any obligatory religious act is a Greater sin. The Holy Prophet (S) says: ‘One who wilfully avoids the prayers is away from the protection of Allah and His Messenger.’ SOURCE: GREATER SINS V1 | AYATOLLAH DASTAGHAIB SHIRAZI (R)
Shias believe that, after the demise…
Shias believe that, after the demise of the Holy Prophet (S), the Imam must be appointed by the Almighty Allah to act as a custodian and guardian of the sciences and commandments of Islam and to lead the people onto the right path. Whoever truly investigates and conducts a thorough study and research on Islamic…
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We like God to be our refuge, but we like to do everything…
We like God to be our refuge, but we like to do everything we want at the same time, being oblivious to the fact that if we act against God’s commands, we will lose our natural ability to enjoy God’s supports. SOURCE: @PanahianEN – H.I. ALIREZA PANAHIAN