The salvation of a sinner depends upon his repentance.The achievement of absolute belief needs the guidance of an infallible guide (Prophet or Imam).The attainment of grades in piety and the high stages of the hereafter depends upon the purity ofintention in the deeds performed. SOURCE: GREATER SINS V1 | AYATOLLAH DASTAGHAIB SHIRAZI (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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The element of intercession does not become…
The element of intercession does not become the cause of arrogance and disobedience. Rather, intercession imparts strength to the sinner in a state of despair. It creates in him the habit of repenting with fervour. Consequently, he would be able to reach a high position and achieve nearness to the Lord of the Worlds. SOURCE:…
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The (sinner) person is kept away from the Mercy…
The (sinner) person is kept away from the Mercy of Allah (S.w.T.) due to his sin. He also does not get the impetus to seek repentance, hence his sin is never forgiven. Allama Majlisi (R) writes in the explanatory note of the above tradition: ‘The purport of this tradition of Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (A) is…
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Imam Muhammad Baqir (A) said…
Imam Muhammad Baqir (A) said: …Only one who obeys Allah is our Walī (lover) and the one who is a sinner is our enemy and our Wilāyat cannot be achieved but by piety and good deeds. SOURCE: GREATER SINS V1 | AYATOLLAH DASTAGHAIB SHIRAZI (R)