How one can ignore the greatness of the merciful Lord by seeing the wonders of the creation and the eye-catching beauties of the creation?
How one can ignore the greatness of the merciful Lord by seeing the wonders of the creation and the eye-catching beauties of the creation?
If people are strong and steadfast enough in their faith and actions but they are devoid of moral virtues, they will face difficulties both in this world and especially in the hereafter.
عنْ أَبِي عَبْدِاللهِ(ع) قَالَ: «مَنِ اسْتَشَارَ أَخَاهُ فَلَمْ يَمْحَضْهُ مَحْضَ الرَّأْيِ، سَلَبَهُ اللهُ عَزَّ وَجَلَّ رَأْيَهُ».
Imam Sadiq (AS) said: Whoever asks his religious brother for advice and he does not give him a sincere opinion, may Allah take his tact and thoughtfulness.
The Saints of Allah have likened the world to a carcass; that is to say, we must utilize it as much as we need, it is like a carcass which is religiously allowed to be used at times of dire requirement.
Islam hasn't ordered to abandon the world but we have to take it as much as we need
Entering the realm of sin is not rational; if someone dies while sinning, since he is not capable of repenting, God Almighty doesn't forgive him.
Imam Baqir (AS) states: Ali (AS) is a door that God Almighty has opened for his servants. Whoever enters it is a believer, and whoever turns away from it is a disbeliever.
The Halal (lawful) food is the cure for diseases. Imam Hasan al-Askari (AS) says: Keep a morsel of Halal (lawful) food; when you are afflicted by an incurable disease, eat a piece of it, you will be well.
Visiting Imam Hussein (a.s) remotely doesn't suffice. What is recommended is going on to pilgrimage to Karbala and visit the Holy Shrine of the Master of the Martyrs; because commemorating this tragic event in this way brings about a revolution in the society and a step forward.
The worldly life of human beings is between the two darkness (uterus, grave). Imam Sajjad (peace be upon him) says: Do not be surprised by the arrogant and snob person because he used to be a sperm and will be a dirty corpse in the future.
Al-Kafi: 382/2
One of the examples of Kowsar, is the plurality and dispersion of the generations and the offspring of Hazrat Zahra (peace be upon her), that this pure Kowsar has spread all over the world even after centuries. Interestingly, the Sunnis commentators and exegetes like Fakhr Razi also reiterates on this issue.
Tafseer e Kabeer:124/32
The ultimate humanity and the apex of Allah's worships have been summed up in the heavenly existence of Hazrat Zahra (peace be upon her). Imam Sadiq (peace be upon him says): the secret and philosophy behind her name which is Fatima, is that the creatures are deprived of understanding her knowledge and wisdom.
The Almighty Allah has granted the Master of the Martyrs, Imam Hussein (as) innumerable virtues like healing in his soil, acceptance of prayer near his grave which are unique among the other infallibles Imams (as) in exchange for his martyrdom and servitude.
Hazrat Abu Talib has never left the Messenger of Allah (saw) alone in any events or battles and the Holy Prophet (saw) mourning him said: O my Uncle! You raised me as a child, helped me as an orphan, and helped and assisted me as an adult. May God reward you well for helping me.
Professor Hussein Ansarian referred to a narration from the Messenger of Allah who has said: on the day of resurrection, there are three things that complain about some people and the lord of the universe listens to their complaints and decide about those people. the Holy Quran is the first thing that complains and says: O God!
Once Imam Sadiq(peace be upon him) told:
O my master, I am poor,
The Imam said: no, you are not poor,
The man said: I am,
Imam said: Are you ready to take everything in the world, and abandon your love and affection for us?
The man replied: no,
Then Imam said: you see, you are well-off than everything in the world and you are not poor.
The building of faith and action is preserved with morality, if morality falls down, faith and action too will collapse.