Allah’s (awj) nearness to things
In regards to the nearness of Allah (awj) to things, the verses of the Qur`an can be divided into four categories.
a. One group state His nearness per se: that Allah (awj) is near us:
“Verily I am near, I answer the caller.”[74]
b. A second group of verses state that He is relatively nearer to man than others:
“We are nearer to him than you but you do not see.”[75]
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An Enigmatic and Corrupt Desire! The Envious Burn in the Fire of Failure and Deprivation Religion Verses Envy
An Enigmatic and Corrupt Desire!
Man lives in constant movement between waves of problems and miseries in this unstable life. He struggles to reduce the strain of hardships on his soul and body, so he may harvest the roses of hope, and manifest them in his life one by one. As long as man’s relationship with life is not ...
As for the behavior of Ima`m Zayn al-'Abidin, it was similar to that of his grandfathers, who were the source of guidance to mankind. The Ima`m spared no effort to follow the behavior and guidance of his grandfather Ima`m 'Ali, the Commander of the faithful, peace be on him. The narrators said: "He (Ima`m Zayn al-'Abidin) followed his grandfather's behavior. When worship made him tired, he sighed deeply and said with regret: 'I am not strong ...
The following are Allah's confidential talks to Moses (A.S) the prophet, son of Imran.1- O’ Moses, do not have a long expectation in this world lest your heart will be hard. The hard-hearted are far away from Me. Deaden your heart with fear (of Allah). Your dress should be worn - out but your heart should be fresh. You should be unknown by the people of this earth but well-known for the inhabitants of the heavens. Cry to me, for the plenty ...
DELEGATION OF THE RIGHT OF DIVORCE TO WIFE
We have so far dealt with the natural right of divorce which belongs exclusively to the husband. But he can confer the power of divorce on the wife. This delegation of power can either be general or limited to certain specified circumstances. To make it irrevocable it is included in the marriage contract as a binding clause, according to which the wife is empowered to dissolve the marriage in the ...
Not only is backbiting is prohibited but to listen to gossips has also been condemned in Islam. It is necessary to avoid being in conformity with the backbiters or listening to them, for the listener of backbiting is regarded as partner in the sin. It can be achieved by denying backbiting verbally, changing the subject into another innocent one, leave the session of backbiting, or, in the least, deny backbiting in heart, so as to be saved from ...
The family structure in Europe and America lacks any foundation or content and is a faulty structure. Following the example of the family structure in the West is incorrect and it paves the way to ruin one's life.
The Westerners do not have pure and holy goals in marriage. Lust and satisfaction of the instincts is the reason why they marry. Noble and pure men and women are few in number there, so that is why corruption is overwhelming in ...
Knowing God In this section the main emphasis is on the Eminent Greek Philosophers i.e. 'Plato' and 'Aristotle'. However, it is appropriate first to briefly look into the theology during “The Period Of Fantasies” and “The Cosmologists Before Socrates” and then during the time of Socrates. Chapter One: Period of Fantasy The period before Philosophy is usually propounded as the period of fantasy in Greece and the most ...
Laziness in offering mandatory prayers is a trait of the hypocrites. Mu'min should not be tardy about offering prayers and should fulfill this obligation with humility and fear of Allah.Imam Ja'far As-Sadiq (as) has said that when one thinks of performing a good deed, then he should hasten to accomplish it; lest Satan diverts his mind and the deed is not done!
Dedication of Heart in PrayerImam Ja'far As-Sadiq (as) has said, "Abstain from two ...
Ahlul Bayt News Agency - KARACHI: A mechanic who was also a member of Hussaini Scouts was shot dead in an attack in Gulistan-i-Jauhar on Monday evening, according to Sharea Faisal police.Police said that Shiite Muslim, Syed Zakir Husain, 36, was on his way home after closing the workshop when two armed motorcyclists attacked him near Asia Restaurant in Pehlwan Goth and fled.He sustained critical injuries and was taken to the Jinnah Postgraduate ...
By: Muhammad Taqi Misbah YazdiAdmitting the existence of problems that must be investigated on a philosophical plane, Marxism has tried to pretend that these problems can be solved by using the discoveries made by the experimental sciences. The way Marxist writers go about doing this is that they first give an example from nature, and follow it with an example drawn from social or historical phenomena.Their third step is to draw a general ...
Whether Islam and modern science are compatible or not is not a straightforward question.
There is no doubt that Islamic principles encourage knowledge and its pursuit.
What could however be of doubt is this equivalence that we sometimes assume between knowledge attained through modern science, and knowledge that is praised in Islam.
Can we consider experimental scientific research an act of worship to Allah (God Almighty)? Are there rules ...
By: Second Martyr, Sheikh Zayn ad-Din Ali ibn Muhammad al-Jabil AmiliTranslated from the Arabic by Yasin T. al-JibouriBe informed that weeping by itself does not clash with perseverance or with accepting destiny; rather, it is a human norm of behavior, an indication of one's humanity, an expression of affection towards kinsfolk or a loved one; so, there is no harm in demonstrating it, nor is there any harm in getting out to the open as long as ...
The Bahrain Center for Human Rights (BCHR) strongly condemns the government of Bahrain’s increasing use of citizenship revocation as a tool to punish political dissent, rendering many people stateless, thus leaving them vulnerable to human rights violations.In 2016, BCHR documented the revocation of 30 citizenships by the criminal court, in addition to 12 revocation sentences being upheld by the court of appeal. Within the last three ...
Power of Satan and Jinn
Question: To what extent do Satan and the other jinn have power over human beings?
Brief Answer
The words “satan” and “jinn” are repeatedly mentioned in the Qur`an. There is also a chapter in the Qur`an named “al-Jinn”. “Satan” is a common noun that denotes any creature that is mischievous, misleading, and delinquent, whether it be human or not. “Iblis” is a proper noun and is ...
“Then set your face upright for religion in the right state - the nature made by Allah in which He has made men; there is no altering of Allah’s creation; that is the right religion, but most people do not know” (Qur’an 30:30)Children are born in a state of fitra (purity) and then their parents teach them to be believers or unbelievers. Every living creature is born with a righteous nature. It is our obligation and ...
Then he who is given his Record in his right hand,”“Soon will his account be taken by an easy reckoning,”“And he will turn to his people, rejoicing!"“But he who is given his Record behind his back,”“Soon will he cry for perdition,”“And he will enter a Blazing Fire.” (Al-Inshiqaq: 7 to 12)The Qur’an has talked about people who get their Records with ...
CHAPTER TWO
Mustafa was anxious to get the letter. He was overwhelmed with love and happiness. But as soon as he read it he was stunned and greatly disappointed. He could not believe his eyes. He read it again to assure himself of its contents. Was it really from Hasanat, the girl whom his sister, Zainab had often praised for her righteousness and had herself chosen her to be his wife? Could she be the writer of such a letter? Was she ...
Why does the Quran say al-rrijalu qawwamun 'ali an-nisa ?
The definition of the patriarchal family system has been the subject of various interpretations and comments in the laws of different countries. Basically the point should be discussed as to whether or not it is necessary that one should rule over the other in the bilateral partnership which is established between a husband and wife, whose goal is marital living and raising of ...
alking behind the back of others is not a sin if it is:1. With the aim of justice,2. With the aim of prohibition of evil,3. With the aim of asking questions,4. About pseudo-scientists,5. About persistent sinners.All the people may commit sins every once in a while, as no one is innocent. People should not embarrass each other by talking about their mistakes and vices.For example, it is not a sin to talk behind the back of a person who refuses to ...
