The spiritual light and the divine spark, which makes the human heart greater than anything else in the world does not go along with the darkness and narrowness, caused in it by this grievous vice [Hasad]. This hideous quality makes the human heart so narrow and dejected that its effects become apparent throughout the realm…
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Sometimes it is also true that certain attributes…
Sometimes it is also true that certain attributes, which are a defect in a human being but are bestial accomplishments are envied by the envious man on account of the significance that he attaches to such qualities. He sees them as merits on account of his animal state, and desires that the other man should…
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Undoubtedly, traits such as anger…
Undoubtedly, traits such as anger, lust, greed, envy, obstinacy, bigotry, selfishness and alike make a person deaf and blind. The one who has insatiable desires is blind and deaf. Is it possible to doubt about this matter that one of the natural states of a human being is that he does not see his defect…
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A human being is a creature who is alone…
A human being is a creature who is alone. No one can become freed from his intrinsic loneliness and solitude. Family and friends can only resolve this loneliness to a certain extent. However, the loneliness of a person will never be completely resolved. God has created the human being in such a way that only…
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The tempting self and unquenchable desires…
The tempting self and unquenchable desires are the great enemies of a human being because they are the enemy of one’s intellect. The Prophet (S) regards the tempting self and its desires as enemies because “the real friend of everyone is his intellect.” We can defend our self against every enemy using the power of…
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