Imam Muhammad Baqir (A) said: O Jabir, the nearness of Allah is not achieved without His obedience. When our Shias do not have obedience and action (to their credit) we have no authority to free them from Hell. Merely a verbal claim, “I am a Shia” is not sufficient argument for Allah. (If Allah wills…
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Along with the hope of intercession the fear…
Along with the hope of intercession the fear of Allah (S.w.T.) is also a must. Because fear is not contrary to intercession. The one who is hopeful of the grace and mercy of the Almighty Lord may also experience fear. Otherwise he may not be able to obtain intercession of his masters, the Holy Prophet…
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A person who commits a Greater Sin and does not repent…
A person who commits a Greater Sin and does not repent for it, is a transgressor. Salāt is not allowed behind him (he cannot lead a prayer assembly). His testimony is unacceptable. After death, he is liable for Divine punishment. By the Grace of Allah (S.w.T.) such a person may yet get salvation; and the…
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These two basic points have been mentioned…
These two basic points have been mentioned for the acquisition of taqwa; 1. To be attentive to the fact that the Almighty Allah is always present and conscious and that we are in His presence. 2. The Almighty Allah spares the reward and the punishment for no action and that He returns the result of…
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O you who believe! Be careful of (your duty to) Allah…
‘O you who believe! Be careful of (your duty to) Allah… (59:18).’ The word ‘ittaqu’ means be careful, guard yourself, but what role does the word ‘Allah’ have here? ‘Allah’ is the object of the verb ‘ittaqu’, it means fear Allah and guard yourselves against that danger which threatens you from Allah as punishment for…
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