Parents should patronize their children for their eating, sleeping, and other requirements for living until they attain the age of discernment. They must have consideration for the physical health of their children so that they may have a healthy body and a strong mind and temper ready to be educated and trained. SOURCE: ISLAMIC TEACHINGS…
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In the holy religion of Islam, obedience…
In the holy religion of Islam, obedience of the parents is Wajib except in the case when they order the children to give up one of the wajib deeds of religion or perform a religiously Haram act. It has been proven by experience that those who tease their parents do not remain happy and prosperous…
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The most essential duty of man is to know himself…
The most essential duty of man is to know himself so as to perceive his happiness and prosperity and endeavor to fulfill his needs by the means that are at his disposal. He must not waste away his valuable life which is his only treasure. And Imam Ali (A), states: ‘whoever knows himself, attains the…
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Since man is unable to define his ultimate…
Since man is unable to define his ultimate perfection and its exact limits and path by relying solely on reasoning, God, the Exalted, has guided man and shown him the way to perfection by sending down prophets (A) and making known to him the laws and commands through religion, and all these religious commands and…
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In principle, we believe that the reason…
In principle, we believe that the reason behind founding the system of “prophethood” [nubuwwah] and sending down prophets (A) and heavenly scriptures is that God, the Exalted, has not created this world and human beings without a purpose. In fact, His purpose is to bring every creature to perfection commensurate with its existential potentiality and…
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