If the exultation and pride is felt on account of the belief that he is the doer of such deeds and that it is he who possesses all such good qualities, and if he glorifies his own deeds with confidence in his goodness, considering himself to be free from all faults and vices, it reaches…
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“This act of riya’ is also accompanied…
“This act of riya’ is also accompanied with some other vices, like the wish for humiliating and insulting others, or injuring the feelings of his brother in faith, or sometimes being rude to a believer; each one of these vices is enough for landing him in hell.” SOURCE: FORTY HADITH | IMAM KHOMEINI (R)
Those who are busy remembering…
Those who are busy remembering God can enrich and elevate their souls, since communicating with those greater than us can make us great as well. All vices result from short-sightedness and lowliness. SOURCE: @PanahianEN | H.I. ALIREZA PANAHIAN
In all circumstances, man should…
In all circumstances, man should focus his attention on each of his vices individually, and eradicate them from the domain of his soul by restraining his carnal self. Once the trespasser is driven out, the rightful owner of the house can readily come to take possession. Source : FORTY HADITH | IMAM KHOMEINI (R)
Sometimes one’s vices may cause…
Sometimes one’s vices may cause a human being to become a permanent dweller of hell. Because they take away from him his faith and belief. For instance, a vice like jealousy, according to authentic traditions, eats away faith as the fire consumes wood. Another example is that of the love of the world, worldly power…
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