“The domination of instincts and feelings and the attraction of desires and sentiments will often leave no room for the appearance and manifestation of innate knowledge, unless man decides to prevent their inundation, so as to reach self-realization, to prepare a means deep within his soul and to initiate a spiritual movement towards Haqq. That…
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Bodily Riyah with regard to worldly matters is…
“Bodily Riyah with regard to worldly matters is that he displays his body and tries to create a position in the eyes of the people. The riya of beauty and dress with regard to this world is to show off ones dress and handsome appearance so that people are attracted towards the person.” SOURCE: GREATER…
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In addition to the cleanliness and taharah…
In addition to the cleanliness and taharah of garments and body, a Muslim must also be well-dressed and must meet the people with the best possible appearance and looks. Imam ‘Ali (A) states: “Put on beautiful clothes and dress yourself up, for Allah is good and likes the good things, but these should be religiously…
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The proud man is a personification of all Satans…
The proud man is a personification of all Satans; perhaps in the purgatory and on the Day of Resurrection, his appearance will be that of Satan. The criterion of man’s form in the Hereafter are his spiritual qualities. It’s possible that you acquire the form of Satan as well as the size of an ant….
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The Holy Prophet (S), who by Allah’s order…
The Holy Prophet (S), who by Allah’s order was the ruler and commander and whose obedience was obligatory, did not have the slightest privilege over others in the internal and external affairs of his life. He did not avail himself of any luxury, maintained no protocol and formalities commensurate to his position as a ruler,…
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