The Prophet (S) said, “Whosoever possesses in his heart ‘Asabiyyah (prejudice in any of its forms such as tribalism, racism, nationalism) even to the extent of a mustard seed, God will raise him on the Day of Resurrection with the (pagan) Bedouins of the Jahiliyyah (the pre-Islamic era).” SOURCE: FORTY HADITH | IMAM KHOMEINI (R)
Man possesses an innate, unconscious…
“Man possesses an innate, unconscious perception of his inherent needfulness and his existential dependence, but the dominance of that material and animal aspect precludes this innate perception from reaching awareness except in specific conditions.” SOURCE: SELF-RECOGNITION FOR SELF-IMPROVEMENT | AYATOLLAH MISBAH YAZDI (R)
‘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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A duly competent jurist, viz…
A duly competent jurist, viz. the faqih who possesses the two qualities of God-wariness [taqwa] and expertise in governing society and ensuring its welfare has a greater authority than any other person. Hence, a duly competent jurist is the best and most appropriate person who has gained the permission of God, the Exalted, and infallible…
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There is not an iota of doubt that the one…
There is not an iota of doubt that the one who possesses the Wilāyat of Ahlulbayt (A) would be deserving of salvation. In fact, he shall be with the Prophets (S) and the Pure Imams (A). Imam Redha (A) said: ‘Allah shall collect our Shias on the Day of Judgement in such a condition that…
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