“A person who does not have a correct definition of life cannot reach to a correct definition of religion. A person who does not want improvement in his or her life, will not understand the necessity of being religious either. A person whose definition of life is not being passive in confronting his or her…
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The definition of Taqwa is to control…
The definition of Taqwa is to control or to dominate the soul. A person who is not strong enough to disobey his desires and surrenders his control to his soul is likened to an unskilled rider on an unruly horse who lacks willpower. SOURCE: TAQWA | AYATOLLAH MURTADA MUTAHHARI (R)
Those who do not have a correct…
Those who do not have a correct definition of life fail to achieve a correct definition of religion. Those who do not seek to improve their lives will not be able to grasp the necessity of faithfulness to God. If one’s definition of life is not passivity before the attractions of life, but he rather…
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Viewing oneself weak before…
Viewing oneself weak before or compared to other people is not only a correct definition of modesty but also a sign of inability and weakness. The merit of modesty lies in the fact that one should think of himself as powerful and is aware of his merits, and yet should not become arrogant. Those who…
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