Since there is a possibility that a sin may not be eligible for pardon, it is extremely important that we keep ourselves protected from every sin; be it big or small. In fact the sins which do not deserve to be pardoned are regarded as insignificant by the one who commits them. Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq…
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My dear, you should know…
“My dear, you should know that this vice [Asabiyyah] belongs to Satan and is a fallacy inspired in you by that accursed being based on false analogical inference. Satan committed the mistake because of the dense veils of ‘Asabiyyah. This veil conceals all realities from the sight, or rather shows all one’s vices as virtues…
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Riyah of a person depends upon his intention…
“Riyah of a person depends upon his intention. In other words all such actions which a person performs to show off are Riyah whether those actions are related to the hereafter or this world. In all types of actions related above, riyah is not committed till one has the intention to show-off. But if one…
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If someone has committed Shirk with regards…
If someone has committed Shirk with regards to the acts of worship, he must repent sincerely and have a firm determination not to repeat his mistake. He should intend to perform all his deeds in the future for the sole purpose of achieving Allah’s pleasure. SOURCE: GREATER SINS V1 | AYATOLLAH DASTAGHAIB SHIRAZI (R)
The Holy Prophet (S) said, “Certainly what I fear for you most is…
The Holy Prophet (S) said, “Certainly what I fear for you most is the lesser Shirk.” Someone enquired, “O Prophet (S), what is meant by lesser Shirk?” He replied, “It is Riyah. When Allah would reward His creatures for their deeds on the Day of Judgement, He would address those who committed Riyah thus, ‘you…
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