“Supposing that man masters the perceptible and imperceptible forces, does his ability reach utter perfection and is his thirst for power quenched in full? No matter how extensive and variegated these powers are, will they not finally be finite? Will they not intrude on the workings of similar powers? And will they not be doomed…
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Don’t think that psychic, moral, and spiritual vices…
Don’t think that psychic, moral, and spiritual vices are not curable; this is an erroneous notion that has been inspired in you by Satan and your carnal self, who want to keep you from treading the path of the Hereafter and to frustrate your efforts at rectifying your self. As long as man exists in…
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The entity of man is comprised of two things…
The entity of man is comprised of two things: self or personality and body. It is man’s responsibility to try to keep both these essential parts, i.e., the self or soul and body healthy and stable. He is duty bound to endeavor for the health of his soul and body in accordance with the adequate…
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If your self incites you to refrain from joining…
If your self incites you to refrain from joining the company of the poor and indigent, admonish it severely and resolutely go and sit in their company, dine with them and travel with them. SOURCE: FORTY HADITH | IMAM KHOMEINI (R)
The prerequisite of taqwa and self-control…
The prerequisite of taqwa and self-control is increasing one’s willpower and having a spiritual and rational personality. SOURCE: TAQWA | AYATOLLAH MURTADA MUTAHHARI (R)