Respect for teachers is essential and obedience towards them is obligatory in the religion of Islam. Teachers are considered the holiest and the most exalted individuals in the human society. Regarding the great and deserving status of teachers, it suffices to say that Amir al-Mu’minin, ‘Ali (A) states: ‘He who taught me a word has…
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The issue of Wilayat al-Faqih is distinct…
The issue of Wilayat al-Faqih is distinct from the issue of taqlid for it belongs to another realm. What is at stake here is governance and administering the affairs of society. Wilayat al-Faqih means reaching a conclusion through rational and/or transmitted proofs that society is in need of a person who assumes power and has…
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If the duly competent Faqih was a person…
If the duly competent Faqih was a person of authority and the situation was conducive so that this ruler could establish a government, according to the proofs we have stated, obedience to him is obligatory and opposing his rule is unlawful because the Imam of the Age (A) said: ‘He is my argument against you’…
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The prayer forbids one from performing…
The prayer forbids one from performing indecent deeds and sins and is considered as the culmination of a Muslim’s attainment (mi’raj al-mu’min). But such a person, even after performing the salat for fifty years and meticulously performing all obligatory (wajibat) and recommended (mustahabbat) religious duties, is immersed in the vice of pride which is a…
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The failure to perform any obligatory…
The failure to perform any obligatory religious act is a Greater sin. The Holy Prophet (S) says: ‘One who wilfully avoids the prayers is away from the protection of Allah and His Messenger.’ SOURCE: GREATER SINS V1 | AYATOLLAH DASTAGHAIB SHIRAZI (R)