It is much easier to purify oneself in this world, as changes occur rapidly in this world; but in the next world, the process of change will be a prolonged process, and the effacement of one evil attribute of the soul will take several centuries. SOURCE: FORTY HADITH | IMAM KHOMEINI (R)
The first of the Greater Sins is to associate…
The first of the Greater Sins is to associate anyone or anything with Allah (S.w.T.). That is to attribute partners to Allah (S.w.T.). Regarding Shirk we have received clear traditions from the Holy Prophet (S) as well as Imam ‘Ali (A), Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (A), Imam al-Kadhim (A), Imam Riďa (A) and Imam Jawad (A)….
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While an effect is ascribed to its cause…
While an effect is ascribed to its cause, it is attributable to Allah also. When we ascribe an act to its normal and natural doer, we ascribe it to its non-self-existing agent, and when we attribute it to Allah, we ascribe it to its self-existing agent. It is Allah who endows things with the power…
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Imam Sadiq (A): The Greatest of the…
Imam Sadiq (A): The Greatest of the Greater Sins is Shirk (to attribute partners) with Allah. The Almighty Allah says, ‘Certainly whoever associates (others) with Allah, then Allah has forbidden to him the Garden (Paradise)…’ (5:72). SOURCE: GREATER SINS V1 | AYATOLLAH DASTAGHAIB SHIRAZI (R)
‘And Your Lord is the Self-sufficient one…
‘And Your Lord is the Self-sufficient one, the Lord of mercy…(6:133).’ Explanation: Any goodness and beauty existing in the world and any attribute of perfection that can be conceived are favors that the Almighty Allah has bestowed upon His creatures, and through this means satisfied one of the needs of creation. Certainly, if He lacked…
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