“Contrary to the propaganda by the malicious enemies, Islam is not the “religion of sword”, for Islam is not an imperial-plan which knows no logic but sword and political maneuvers, rather it is a religion whose founder is Allah Who, in His Divine Words, addresses the people through logic and reasoning and invites His creatures…
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Man also believes that he should…
“Man also believes that he should defend his rights if someone transgresses upon his vital interests and that he should cut off the hands of the transgressor by any means possible. This natural phenomenon, which is invariably present in the nature of an individual, is firm and stable in human societies as well, i.e., an…
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In whatever environment a man lives…
In whatever environment a man lives and to whatever policies he may be inclined, he will understand with his Allah-given nature that death for the cause of sanctification is prosperity itself although this matter is clearer in the logic of religion than in any other logic and is far away from supposition and superstition. This…
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But no! By your Lord! They do not believe…
“But no! By your Lord! They do not believe until they make you a judge of that which has become a matter of disagreement among them, and then do not find any straightness in their hearts as to what you have decided, and submit with entire submission.” (Surah an-Nisa’ 4:65). Allama Majlisi comments, “…any objection…
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According to Allama Majlisi (R) there are four types of ‘Taqwa’…
According to Allama Majlisi (R) there are four types of ‘Taqwa’: 1.“Wara at-Ta’bīri”, which means to abstain from the prohibited things. 2.“Wara as-Salihīn”, to abstain from doubtful things so that one may not commit a Harām act. 3.“Wara al-Muttaqīn”, to abstain from permissible things so that one is absolutely protected from ‘Harām’. 4.“Wara as-Sādiqīn”, to…
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