For a being that is, by nature possessed of self-love, it is perfectly natural to engage in self-recognition and try to recognize (the elements of) his perfection and the means to reach it. As a result, understanding the necessity of self-recognition does not require complex rational or arbitrary reasons. For this reason, negligence towards this…
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After cognizance of Allah, our second duty…
After cognizance of Allah, our second duty is the worship of Allah. This is because, while recognizing the truth, this reality becomes clear that happiness and prosperity, which are our only objectives, will be attained by implementing and executing the program which the Almighty Allah has specified for our lives and has communicated to us…
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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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Imam Husayn (A) was defeated in the war…
Imam Husayn (A) was defeated in the war with Yazid and got killed but in reality, He was victorious. The defeat of these men was superficial, their victory was real. SOURCE: FORTY HADITH | IMAM KHOMEINI (R)
Calmness is the basis of all pleasures…
Calmness is the basis of all pleasures and joys. If we lose our calmness because of one pleasure, in reality we have lost that pleasure too. No pleasures or joys should ruin our calmness. At its core, the gratification, which comes from a sin, is accompanied by stress and anxiety, and this ruins a person’s…
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