As we know, human beings work with joint effort. They take advantage of each others’ endeavors to eliminate the needs of their life. The society established by these individuals is similar to a “great man” and each individual is like an organ of this great man’s body. Each organ of the body performs its own…
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Indeed, man obeys the order of the world…
Indeed, man obeys the order of the world of creation which demands the survival of mankind. Thus it is the duty of parents to implement the order enjoined by conscience and religious laws with regard to their children and to bring them up very well, so that they may grow into decent human beings. Parents…
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Unlike animals, human beings can change…
Unlike animals, human beings can change all their interests. People can become interested in death, stop being attached to this world, and eliminate their jealousy and arrogance. God tells us, “Change your interests gradually. First plan and manage, then move forward.” Western culture says, “Follow your interests!” But following interests without changing or managing them…
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There are two kinds of difficulties human…
There are two kinds of difficulties human beings face. The first type consists of problems beyond one’s ability to control, i.e. those caused by natural disasters. The second type consists of problems a person can control and learn how to overcome them. These are social and moral difficulties. Concerning the first type, I cannot comment…
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For the most part, Muslim philosophers…
For the most part, Muslim philosophers, as well as their Greek predecessors, agreed that the rational part in human beings is divided into two categories: practical and theoretical. That is, reasoning produces these two kinds of thought productions that greatly differ from one another. The wisdom created by taqwa is practical, not theoretical. SOURCE: TAQWA…
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