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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Many people get annoyed when religion…
Many people get annoyed when religion tells them, ‘Don’t pursue bad interests,’ because they don’t have the strength to oppose their own interests. They are upset by religion’s command to ‘do good,’ because they’re not interested in doing good. But religion says something even more important than this. It says, ‘Change your interests,’ or weaken…
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The other effect of Taqwa is that the one who…
The other effect of Taqwa is that the one who has it can get himself out of predicaments and hardships. The Qur’an says: …And whoever is wary of Allah, He shall make a way out for him and provide for him from whence he does not reckon. And whoever puts his trust in Allah, He…
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The rule of the faqih during the period…
The rule of the faqih during the period of occultation is determined by Divine Command and through the decree of the Imam of the Age (A) and deciding on the one who is to be in charge must, in a sense, be through the decree of the Imam of the Age (A), but the establishment…
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There are many restraining factors…
There are many restraining factors in this world, but if you think of God’s command as the reason for restraining your behavior, most of your limitations will be eliminated. SOURCE: @PanahianEN | H.I. ALIREZA PANAHIAN