Sometimes it is also true that certain attributes, which are a defect in a human being but are bestial accomplishments are envied by the envious man on account of the significance that he attaches to such qualities. He sees them as merits on account of his animal state, and desires that the other man should…
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The proud man is a personification of all Satans…
The proud man is a personification of all Satans; perhaps in the purgatory and on the Day of Resurrection, his appearance will be that of Satan. The criterion of man’s form in the Hereafter are his spiritual qualities. It’s possible that you acquire the form of Satan as well as the size of an ant….
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The term taqwa refers to Godwariness and self-restraint…
The term taqwa refers to Godwariness and self-restraint. As the term muttaqi is usually understood as one who “fears God,” it is important to note that this fear is interpreted as fearing God’s punishment rather than fearing His qualities. SOURCE: TAQWA | AYATOLLAH MURTADA MUTAHHARI (R)
After describing the qualities of the Shias…
After describing the qualities of the Shias, Imam Muhammad Baqir (A) observed; …“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…
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After describing the qualities of the Shias…
After describing the qualities of the Shias, Imam Muhammad Baqir (A) observed; “O Jabir, is it enough for one, to say that ‘I love ‘Ali (A) and I have achieved his Wilāyat,’ whereas he does not act upon it?” “If someone says, “Surely, I love the Holy Prophet (S) because he was superior to ‘Ali…
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