“A person who had espoused these three faculties [Desire, Anger and the faculty of imagination] since the initial stages of his life, having developed and grown with them, if he is influenced and trained by means of the teachings of the prophets and instructions of scholars and sages, gradually submitting himself to the educative influence…
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“If man is not influenced by an instructor or guide, after having grown and reached the age of maturity he becomes a beast of uncommon rarity which surpasses all other beasts and devils in the above-mentioned qualities [Desire, Anger and the faculty of imagination], becoming only stronger and more completely devilish and bestial. If he…
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“During the initial stages of his life, a human being is no different than an animal in actuality. No power but the law of animal nature, which governs through the faculties of Desire (Shahwah) and Anger (Ghadhab), rules over him… In order to cater to the needs of these two faculties, he employs another complex…
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“It is evident that at the time of his birth, after passing through certain stages, man is no better than a weak animal and has no distinction over other animals, except for his potentiality of becoming a human being.” SOURCE: FORTY HADITH | IMAM KHOMEINI (R)

“Since the moment of birth and stepping into this universe, man starts growing and developing along with his natural urges and animal desires, except for those who are protected and assisted by Allah, the Holy Preserver.” SOURCE: FORTY HADITH | IMAM KHOMEINI (R)