The purpose of prayer’s spiritual training is for one to be able to control his mind, because “paying attention” is the basis of prayer. Religion cares about our attention very much, so it has given us a program for 5 times a day (i.e. the obligatory daily prayers). SOURCE: @PanahianEN | H.I. ALIREZA PANAHIAN
The human being’s mind is very honorable…
The human being’s mind is very honorable to God. If a sin or a negative thought comes to your mind, quickly stop it and tell your mind, “Where are you going?!” Then ask for forgiveness. SOURCE: @PanahianEN | H.I. ALIREZA PANAHIAN
Ayatollah Haqshenas used to say…
Ayatollah Haqshenas used to say, ‘Being watchful of ourselves means being aware of the fact that we are in the presence of the One Who knows even our thoughts and imaginings. When we think of a sin, we are in the presence of God. If a sin or a negative thought comes to our mind,…
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If a person does not have this sense of…
If a person does not have this sense of blaming himself, he will never repent. But if he does not restrain this feature, (like unrestrained nuclear energy) it will shatter his mind and soul. One shouldn’t blame himself in just any way, even for his sins! Some people blame themselves so severely for their sins…
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The best place for us to use the ability…
The best place for us to use the ability to control our mind is when praying. The Prophet (S) said: “If a person’s thinking and heart are focused on God during his prayer (and he controls his mind), he will be (pure) like the day when he came into this world when he finishes his…
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