“If we are able to achieve success, be it material, intellectual or even spiritual, at all times we should be aware that our achievements are a Grace and Mercy from Allah, and not the result of our own capabilities. Thankfulness to Allah, alone earns Allah’s approval.” SOURCE: GREATER SINS V1 | AYATOLLAH DASTAGHAIB SHIRAZI (R)…
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A discerning person realizes that our qualities…
A discerning person realizes that our qualities are not our own and that we are not capable of acquiring such qualities without Divine assistance. Yet at times we mistakenly introduce our qualifications as, my knowledge, my strength, my intention, my wealth etc. Rather one should say, my knowledge, which is bestowed upon me by Allah…
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According to some historical sources…
According to some historical sources, when Imam Husayn (A) said goodbye to his family for the second time, he addressed them: “You must be ready to endure difficulties and be aware that God protects and supports you and He will save you and give you a good destiny, inflict different kinds of punishment on your…
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Objection: Why does the Qur’an not explain…
Objection: Why does the Qur’an not explain in detail such an important subject as the Greater Sins? Reply: It is Allah (S.w.T.)’s grace that He has not mentioned the total number of Greater Sins in the Holy Qur’an. There is hidden wisdom in this. Let us suppose that the fixed number of Greater Sins had…
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In addition to natural talent and thoughtful creativity…
In addition to natural talent and thoughtful creativity, poets also need a special kind of delicacy and sensitivity in their selves which are achieved when one pays more attention to taqwa, that is, he has self-determination and broad-mindedness and is not a captive of desires and anger. But if some people insist on introducing earlier…
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