There are many vices inherent in pride itself, it generates many other vices as well. It prevents men from acquiring inward and outward merits and from enjoying the blessings of this world and the Hereafter. It causes hatred and rancor in human hearts, disgraces man in the eyes of his fellow human beings, and brings…
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There are various causes of kibr…
There are various causes of kibr, but all of them derive from the delusion, which occurs when men imagine themselves to possess some kind of excellence. This illusion leads to ‘ujb, which, blending with self-love, conceals others’ merits and virtues from their eyes. When that happens, the afflicted individual believes others to be inferior to…
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Moses (A) asked Satan to tell him about the sin…
Moses (A) asked Satan to tell him about the sin by means of which he infiltrates into the hearts of the progeny of Adam (A) and conquers them. Satan replied, it is the time when they feel ‘ujb about themselves, overestimate their good deeds and the gravity of their sins becomes diminutive in their eyes….
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My dear friend! try to be worthy…
My dear friend! try to be worthy in the eyes of God. Try to win the hearts of the creatures by first pleasing the real owner of the hearts, so that He comes to your rescue. Work for the sake of God. As a consequence God Almighty, besides showering His favors and excellences upon you…
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After the death of the Prophet…
After the death of the Prophet (S), Hazrat Fatima (A) continually wore the scarf of mourning on her head, possessing crying eyes and a burning heart. Source : Fatima az-Zahra’, The World’s Most Outstanding Lady|AYATOLLAH MAKAREM SHIRAZI
