“Man’s innate desires extend to infinity. There is no limit or boundary to any of these desires; they do not require restriction or halt at a particular level. Although these wishes are variegated, they are all finally brought together and their ultimate satisfaction is summed up in one thing: relationship with the Infinite source of…
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Man’s innate desires extend to infinity…
“Man’s innate desires extend to infinity. There is no limit or boundary to any of these desires they do not require restriction or halt at a particular level. On the contrary, they all lead man to the ultimate (point). Having boundless desires is verily one of the characteristics of man. Temporary and limited success does…
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As an expert and knowledgeable person in…
As an expert and knowledgeable person in religious matters, the Marja‘ at-Taqlid explains to us, for example, how we should pray or how we should fast. Therefore, fatwa is the view shown by Marja‘ at-Taqlid about general issues and Islamic precepts. In other words, the task of the Marja‘ at-Taqlid, like any other expert, is…
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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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The salat that does not forbid one from…
The salat that does not forbid one from indecencies and indignities, the prayer which does not protect the heart, rather whose excessive performance vitiates the heart, is not worthy of being named as salat. The salat about which you were so particular, but on account of which you come to resemble Satan acquiring pride, his…
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