The first stage of humanness is yaqzah. It signifies the awakening from the slumber of obliviousness and the intoxication of physical nature, and the realization of the fact that man is a traveler and like any other traveler he also needs some provisions for this journey. His morality and character are his provisions for this…
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No other way is better for crushing the desires…
No other way is better for crushing the desires of the self as adopting the traits and qualities of the modest and following their behavior and character. In whatever stage of pride you may be, and to whatever scientific or professional field you belong, you are advised to act against the inclinations and desires of…
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Belief and certainty of believers has degrees…
Belief and certainty of believers has degrees, and it is possible for one to reach the stage of witnessing from the higher stages of belief, and for his certainty to increase. SOURCE: bahjat.ir/en | AYATOLLAH TAQI BAHJAT (R)
All the things that exist in this world…
All the things that exist in this world reach a stage at which they cannot change their course. Either they should follow the prescribed course or must vanish. For example, through the union of a male-sperm with a female ovum one single cell is formed. It lays down the foundation of the hereditary characteristics and…
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The victims of ‘ujb…
The victims of ‘ujb (who think highly of themselves), by advancing step by step in transgression and sinfulness, ultimately reach the stage of apostasy, in the same way those affected by ‘ujb in their devotional activities and worship also advance day by day from the lower stages of ‘ujb to its higher levels. The snares…
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