“The attribute of self-respect means that man should take advantage of Allah-given powers in his life and should utilize them for attaining his goals. He must not rely upon the powers of others and this, indeed, is one of the natural and praiseworthy qualities of man.” SOURCE: ISLAMIC TEACHINGS IN BRIEF | ALLAMA TABATABAI (R)
The ideal and desirable type of this expediency…
The ideal and desirable type of this expediency is not attainable except in the government of the Ma’soomeen (sinless). But when we do not practically have access to the Ma’soomeen and their government and we cannot attain expediency at its best, should we sit and do nothing? Or, are we allowed, in spite of the…
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Man’s eventual perfection is his attaining perfect awareness…
Man’s eventual perfection is his attaining perfect awareness and his innate and intuitive knowledge (knowledge acquired not through the five senses, but through illumination of one’s heart) about the Almighty Allah and this awareness about Allah is the very true Qurb (proximity) to Allah which should be attained through efforts and endeavors. Therefore the true…
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