The believing people should always be fearful of the sins committed in the past and should weep for them since we do not know which of our sins can bring about out destruction. The Imam (A) has not informed us of any sin that we can ignore and remain bereft of the Mercy of Allah…
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The people with the ‘blackened heart’ are totally unaffected…
The people with the ‘blackened heart’ are totally unaffected by any counsel because their sins have caused the darkness to spread all over their heart. The loss of the inner eye prevents them from perceiving truths nor can they recognise the truth when they see it. SOURCE: GREATER SINS V1 | AYATOLLAH DASTAGHAIB SHIRAZI (R)
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 (S.w.T.), to show their greatness and position. The other aim of intercession is to make their respect evident… Intercession should not be taken as a license…
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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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If one avoids the Greater Sins, the minor sins shall be overlooked…
If one avoids the Greater Sins, the minor sins shall be overlooked. Allah, the Almighty, by His grace, excuses the minor sins. As it is mentioned in the following verse of the Holy Qur’an: “If you shun the Greater Sins which you are forbidden, We will do away with your smaller sins and cause you…
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