There is no reason to be upset; for doubt precedes certainty, questions are prior to answers, and anxiety is a prelude to tranquility. SOURCE: DIVINE JUSTICE | AYATOLLAH MURTADA MUTAHHARI (R)
Falsehood has not only been introduced as a sin…
“Falsehood has not only been introduced as a sin and an indecent deed in Islam, but its indecency and unfairness is also clearly perceived by commonsense. The prevalence of this indecent deed in the society will soon shatter the confidence of the people towards one another which is the only basis in their social relationship….
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Calmness is the basis of all pleasures…
Calmness is the basis of all pleasures and joys. If we lose our calmness because of one pleasure, in reality we have lost that pleasure too. No pleasures or joys should ruin our calmness. At its core, the gratification, which comes from a sin, is accompanied by stress and anxiety, and this ruins a person’s…
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The questions which perturb man most are…
The questions which perturb man most are: Are good deeds of any use? Do truth and honesty serve any useful purpose? Is deprivation the end of doing one’s duty? These are the questions which cause anxiety and concern in the most dreadful form. Religious faith restores man’s confidence in the world and allays his distrust…
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Peace is the base of all prosperities…
Peace is the base of all prosperities and pleasures. If we lose our peace because of a pleasure, we have, in fact, lost that pleasure. No pleasure or fun of any sort should spoil our peace and tranquility. The pleasure we might get out of committing a sinful act tends to be accompanied by stress…
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