A true believer in Tawhid does not attribute any partners to Allah (S.w.T.), nor does he praise anyone in the manner that Allah (S.w.T.) is praised. Everyday he repeats, “SubhanAllah” [Glory be (only) to Allah]. This implies that he does not deem it fit to praise anyone or anything except Allah (S.w.T.). When he says…
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One can be a true believer in the Oneness of Allah…
One can be a true believer in the Oneness of Allah (S.w.T.) if his words and actions both are in consonance with each other. Such a person is more humble and lowly when he addresses his Creator and is in constant dread of the sin of thanklessness. Another distinguishing characteristic of such a person is…
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Don’t pay attention to some things for even a moment…
“Don’t pay attention to some things for even a moment, let alone think about them. Don’t even be aware of them. Mind management means controlling some of our awareness. Some knowledge is even forbidden, like hearing gossip. “A believer only uses his ears for gaining beneficial knowledge.” [Nahj al-Balaghah, Sermon no. 193]” SOURCE: @PanahianEN |…
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Imam Ali (A) said: “A believer is drowned in thinking…
Imam Ali (A) said: “A believer is drowned in thinking,”, [Nahj al-Balaghah, wisdom no. 333] In the same way that the ability to concentrate needs practice, thinking well also needs practice. If you leave your thoughts to wander freely, they will go astray. When some people think, they think of longings, jealousy, greed, and plans…
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The man of faith is optimistic and has a hopeful…
The man of faith is optimistic and has a hopeful attitude towards God, and is satisfied with the way He has divided and apportioned His bounties among His creatures. The envious person is displeased with God and is resentful of the fate apportioned by Him. As mentioned in tradition, a believer is not malicious towards…
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