“The worldlings – since they perceive perfection in worldly comforts and luxuries, and since those things having acquired beauty in their sight and charmed them – are naturally attracted towards them. Nevertheless, since man’s natural inclination is towards absolute perfection, all the worldly attachments are basically errors of Judgment.” SOURCE: FORTY HADITH | IMAM KHOMEINI…
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Like it is prohibited to seek the counsel of the unjust…
Like it is prohibited to seek the counsel of the unjust ruler even if one is on the right; in the same way it is not allowed to seek religious advice from the scholars who pursue material wealth and worldly honour. It is Haram to refer to them. SOURCE: GREATER SINS V1 | AYATOLLAH DASTAGHAIB…
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To show attachment to the gifts of Allah is…
“To show attachment to the gifts of Allah is allowed if such an attachment would exhibit our thankfulness for the bounties. To love our family, possessions and the worldly life is also worship in this way. However, to love all such things without considering the divine aspect renders one to be a Mushrik (polytheist).” SOURCE:…
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‘…Are those who know and those who do not…
‘…Are those who know and those who do not know alike? Only the men of understanding are mindful (39:9).’ Thus the alim (Islamic scholar) and the ignorant are never alike. A learned and wise man has obvious superiority over anyone who lacks knowledge. The conclusion drawn from this Qur’anic verse indicates that in the view…
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My dear, try to reform your self as long as…
My dear, try to reform your self as long as you possess life, youth, energy, and freedom. Do not pay any attention to this-worldly fame and glory. Trample such phantoms under your feet. You are the son of Adam (A), so free your self from the trait of Satan. SOURCE: FORTY HADITH | IMAM KHOMEINI…
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