Hopelessness is a Greater Sin because it implies negation of the Absolute Sovereignty of the Almighty. A heart illumined with the knowledge that Allah the Creator of all existing things is the best Planner, the best Executor and the best Protector; a person who has the knowledge that it is Allah who bestows a super-abundance…
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A person who is not grateful cannot make…
A person who is not grateful cannot make the most of the opportunities and situations that arise in his life. Why? Because he does not see the opportunities for him to be able to use them! SOURCE: @PanahianEN | H.I. ALIREZA PANAHIAN
Another issue is shaking hands (with a Non-Mahram)…
Another issue is shaking hands (with a Non-Mahram). Of course, all of these issues arise only when there is no lust or fear of deviation present; otherwise they are clearly not permitted. Again, the traditions and religious edicts confirm one another in this matter. The Imam was asked if it is permitted to shake hands…
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Because Taqwa increases insight, it will produce…
Because Taqwa increases insight, it will produce the second effect as well which is saving people from perilous situations and difficulties. Difficulties arise in the darkness of sins and desires. When the light of Taqwa is felt, one can distinguish good from the evil, preventing him from experiencing difficulties. If he is involved in a…
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He is the First and the Last, and the Manifest…
He is the First and the Last, and the Manifest and the Unseen; and He knows all things”. (Surah al-Hadid, 57:3) Thus the whole world with all its characteristics and systems is an aspect of Allah’s Knowledge. At this stage of knowledge, the known and the knowledge are identical. They are one and not two….
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