“The basic existence of instinct among human beings is a means for continuation of life, as well as for providing the essential necessities of life. If the instinct of love for the self did not exist, continuation of human life would have not been possible. But at the same time excessiveness and transgression of the…
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“Under no circumstances, Islam ignores the human instincts [such as, love for self, love for children, love for wealth, love for power, sexual desires, and scores of other such attractions and desires.], rather it considers them useful and something real to be reckoned with.” SOURCE: DISCOURSE ON PATIENCE | IMAM KHAMENEI  

“Naturally, human beings are possessed with desires and passions, which encourage as well as discourage them in doing certain acts. In reality these are instruments for performing all actions, efforts and endeavours by men in their lifespans. These are called instincts such as, love for self, love for children, love for wealth, love for power,…
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“”Our Lord! Bestow on us endurance, make our foothold sure, and give us help against the disbelieving folk.” (The Holy Qur’an, 2:250) The above verse refers to a group of believers who in order to discharge a compulsory obligation have readied themselves to confront an enemy in the battlefield. They are asking Allah to bless…
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“”If there are twenty patient (steadfast) ones among you, they will overcome two hundred (of the infidels) and if there are a hundred (such ones), they will overcome a thousands” (The Holy Qur’an, 8:65) The above verse emphasises the importance of offering resistance and being steadfast while confronting the interior motives within the self, which…
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