The meanest among the arrogant is the person who is proud of outward matters like: – wealth – position – family – descent This poor fellow is far from all human excellences and moral sense; his hands are empty of all learning and knowledge. SOURCE: FORTY HADITH | IMAM KHOMEINI (R)
There is hardly any doubt regarding the reality…
There is hardly any doubt regarding the reality of Shafa’at (intercession). Actually it is the right bestowed upon the Holy Prophet (S) and the purified Imams (A), by Allah (SWT), to show their greatness and position. Intercession should not be taken as a license for committing sins nor should it make one heedless of repentance….
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A person’s reputation is the greatest capital…
A person’s reputation is the greatest capital of each person. A person should entrust this capital to God. The most important way to increase this capital is to spend it in God’s way. One of the ways of spending it in God’s way is to spend it to resolve people’s problems. Similarly, spending one’s reputation…
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As to the kibr towards the commands of God…
As to the kibr towards the commands of God, it is seen among some sinners, such as those who abstain from performing Hajj as they do not consider the dress of ihram appropriate for themselves; abstain from salat because they consider the state of prostration as not in accordance with their position and status. Such…
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The Holy Prophet (S), who by Allah’s order…
The Holy Prophet (S), who by Allah’s order was the ruler and commander and whose obedience was obligatory, did not have the slightest privilege over others in the internal and external affairs of his life. He did not avail himself of any luxury, maintained no protocol and formalities commensurate to his position as a ruler,…
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