The salvation of a sinner depends upon his repentance.The achievement of absolute belief needs the guidance of an infallible guide (Prophet or Imam).The attainment of grades in piety and the high stages of the hereafter depends upon the purity ofintention in the deeds performed. SOURCE: GREATER SINS V1 | AYATOLLAH DASTAGHAIB SHIRAZI (R)
The instinctive love and the natural quest of man is…
“The instinctive love and the natural quest of man is directed towards the Absolute Beloved. All substantial, physical, and intentional motions, all attentions of the heart and the inclinations of the self are directed towards the beauty of Absolute Beauty, yet human beings do not realize it. They abuse this love, this desire, and this…
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The Holy Prophet (S) said, “Certainly what I fear for you most is…
The Holy Prophet (S) said, “Certainly what I fear for you most is the lesser Shirk.” Someone enquired, “O Prophet (S), what is meant by lesser Shirk?” He replied, “It is Riyah. When Allah would reward His creatures for their deeds on the Day of Judgement, He would address those who committed Riyah thus, ‘you…
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It is necessary to dread sinful acts…
It is necessary to dread sinful acts and to be ever cautious of the vices. Only then are the good actions of any consequence. The good deeds must also be performed in such a manner that we strive to emulate as closely as possible the examples set by the high ideals of Ahlulbayt (A). SOURCE:…
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You should tell your self and the Devil…
You should tell your self and the Devil that it is possible that this person who is guilty of committing that sin may possess other good qualities unknown to you or might have performed certain good deeds for which God may bless him with His grace and mercy, and the light of his good deeds…
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