It is necessary to dread sinful acts and to be ever cautious of the vices. Only then are the good actions of any consequence. The good deeds must also be performed in such a manner that we strive to emulate as closely as possible the examples set by the high ideals of Ahlulbayt (A). SOURCE:…
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There are many vices inherent in pride…
There are many vices inherent in pride itself, it generates many other vices as well. It prevents men from acquiring inward and outward merits and from enjoying the blessings of this world and the Hereafter. It causes hatred and rancor in human hearts, disgraces man in the eyes of his fellow human beings, and brings…
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What for this ‘ujb, then? What does this exultation…
What for this ‘ujb, then? What does this exultation mean? Even if, supposedly, these acts of yours fulfill all the conditions and requirements, and are free from riya’, shirk, ‘ujb and other vices, isn’t their goal acquirement of sensual ends? What merit do they possess that you consider them to be worthy of being presented…
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Apart from the vices which belong…
Apart from the vices which belong to this vicious tree of ‘ujb, about which you have read, there are a number of major sins and evil traits that are its products. When its roots permeate the human heart, they lead men to apostasy and shirk, and things even worse than these. One of those vices…
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If the exultation and pride is felt on account of the belief…
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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