It has been reported from Imam al-Baqir (A) that he said: The harm done by two ferocious wolves, one attacking from the front and the other from the rear, to a herd without a shepherd, is less rapid than the one done by the love of the world to the faith of the faithful. SOURCE:…
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Imam Ali (A), in one of his sermons delivered…
Imam Ali (A), in one of his sermons delivered on hearing a person abuse ‘the world’: Indeed this world is the abode of truth for him who appreciates its truthfulness, a place of safety for him who understands it, a mine of treasures for him who collects provisions from it [for the next world], and…
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Accordingly, that which is mentioned in the Quran…
Accordingly, that which is mentioned in the Quran and the traditions regarding the disapproval of ‘the world’ does not actually apply to the world itself, but is meant to refer to the absorption in it and the love and attachment for it. This shows that man has two ‘worlds’ one of them is condemned, while…
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The perception of the realities through…
The perception of the realities through thinking and reflection and their recognition are the most valuable virtues of man, the only feature of his superiority over other animals, and the basis of his dignity and honor. The feeling of love for humanity and the instinct of realism will never allow man to be deprived of…
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Apart from Satan (the external enemy)…
Apart from Satan (the external enemy), human beings’ internal mechanism is such that if he is not trained, he will become ruined. Human beings love to grow. Because of this interest, they rush to grow and may destroy everything unless they have been taught patience. It is like nuclear energy. If it isn’t controlled, it…
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