“Man’s prosperity is rooted in the heart and not in body organs and limbs and the means. The heart has the principal role in moving towards Qurbah with Allah. Thus relative validity belongs to the activities of the heart and external deeds become valid in the light of them and not the vice versa. In…
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“A group of people have conceived…
“A group of people have conceived that since man’s process of development starts from the heart and moves towards Allah, one must dispense with all but the necessary activities of life and choose a remote corner for dhikr and heartfelt concern (for Allah) and sever ties with everyone and everything. Although this group has correctly…
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Islam has made the strongest recommendations…
Islam has made the strongest recommendations about working and acquiring sustenance and has not disregarded the importance of economic activities even in the most critical moments so much so that Al-‘Imam al-Sadiq (A) said to his friend Hisham: “Even during the war, when soldiers array in line and when the fire of battle is fanned,…
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After reaching rational development…
“After reaching rational development, man can more or less, become aware of his own needfulness through mental activities and rational analysis and can realize the presence of Allah. Gradually with the development of his reason and with expertise in reasoning, he will gain more knowledge about his fundamental needs and his dependence, until in the…
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Theft is an unfair and indecent action…
“Theft is an unfair and indecent action that threatens the financial security of the society. It is self-evident that the fundamental source of human life is the property and wealth which man acquires at the expense of his life. Man protects his wealth so that it can be safeguarded against any infringement by others so…
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