“What is the relationship between taqwa, a spiritual and moral characteristic, and overcoming difficulties? This relates to another effect of taqwa which is stated in the holy Qur’an: …And whoever is wary of Allah, He shall make away out for him. (65:2) Imam Ali (A) states: Therefore, whoever entertains fear of Allah, troubles remain away…
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Imam Jafar al-Sadiq (A) wrote a letter to certain…
Imam Jafar al-Sadiq (A) wrote a letter to certain friends of his: If you wish that your life and the hereafter be accomplished with the best of the deeds and that your soul be captured (death occurs) in this condition, then acknowledge the supremacy of Allah. Do not misuse the bounties and gifts granted to…
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The most essential duty of man is to know himself…
The most essential duty of man is to know himself so as to perceive his happiness and prosperity and endeavor to fulfill his needs by the means that are at his disposal. He must not waste away his valuable life which is his only treasure. And Imam Ali (A), states: ‘whoever knows himself, attains the…
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CLAIM: The Faqih cannot exercise certain…
CLAIM: The Faqih cannot exercise certain rights and prerogatives, in spite of their being necessary for governance because they belong only to the infallible Imam (A) or that only the infallible Imam (A) can exercise them when he gains authority and so the Faqih cannot claim he has such prerogatives and rights. RESPONSE: Obviously, such…
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‘Absolute guardianship of the jurist’ implies…
‘Absolute guardianship of the jurist’ implies that when a Faqih is designated on the highest post of government, he possesses all the prerogatives and rights which are required for governing, and [from the aspect of governance,] there is no difference between him and the infallible Imam (A) in this particular aspect. SOURCE: A CURSORY GLANCE…
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