In the age of occultation, understand religion through religious scholars; God Almighty has placed all the ways to achieve goodness and happiness in this religion.
In the age of occultation, understand religion through religious scholars; God Almighty has placed all the ways to achieve goodness and happiness in this religion.
One of the signs of Shiites men and women is saying daily prayers, according to Imam Reza (as), Shiites prayer is permanent and will never let it to be missed or skipped.
According to Imam Sadiq (AS), there is loss and harm in all the forbidden acts (Haram things), because the creator (God Almighty) will have mercy upon all his servants
The main criterion for marriage is not face and body, but marriage must be within the framework of values so that worthy and befitting children are trained.
قالَ رَسُولُ اللهِ(ص): قَالَ اللهُ تَبَارَكَ وَتَعَالى: مَنْ أَهَانَ لِي وَلِيّاً فَقَدْ أَرْصَدَ لِمُحَارَبَتِي
The messenger of Allah (pbuh) said: God has said: whoever belittles a friend of mine, has prepared themselves to fight with me.
Remember God Almighty all the time; live your whole life by recalling God Almighty at all time. When mankind's life is coupled with remembering God, he is connected to the source of all goodness.
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.
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.