“Although man associates with a large number of people, he is obliged to associate with some people more than others due to the exigency of his life. These are the people who are called “friends.” Since companionship gradually transfers the habits and character of one of the two companions to the other, a man must…
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In view of the Islamic character of our system…
In view of the Islamic character of our system, along with the characteristics that the leaders in the world possess, the Wali al-Faqih’s command over another thing, and that is knowledge of Islamic jurisprudence, in particular and about Islam, in general. But it is not necessary that the leader himself be an authority on other…
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Faqih is someone who knows Islam very well…
Faqih is someone who knows Islam very well and has correct, in-depth and comprehensive knowledge of its teachings and values. If there is no such a person on top of this system to guide it in line with Islam and supervise the Islamic character of the general trend governing the system and its institutions, the…
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To consider all the good qualities of the created…
To consider all the good qualities of the created to be from Allah (S.w.T.), the creator, is true Tawhid. It is our belief that all the qualities possessed by the Prophets and the Imams (A) were given to them by Allah (S.w.T.)’s Grace. They did not come to acquire any of these qualities on their…
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The first stage of humanness is yaqzah…
The first stage of humanness is yaqzah. It signifies the awakening from the slumber of obliviousness and the intoxication of physical nature, and the realization of the fact that man is a traveler and like any other traveler he also needs some provisions for this journey. His morality and character are his provisions for this…
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