Islamic ethics (18)

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ReligiousHow Can One Be Freed from the Sin of "Taking Sin Lightly"?

One of the factors that sometimes leads a person to dare before Almighty God and commit sin, or to show little concern for repentance afterward, is belittling sin and disobedience. According…

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ReligiousSpiritual Remedies for Envy

It suffices, in condemning the vile trait of envy, to note that its result has been described as misery in both this world and the Hereafter; therefore, one must strive to cure it.

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ReligiousGratitude for Blessings Is Greater Than the Blessing Itself

One of the teachings that can bring abundant fruits to a person’s worldly and eternal life is showing gratitude and thanks for the blessings bestowed by God. There are points in this regard that,…

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ReligiousTwo Callers and One Common Promise

What has been entrusted within the human being is the innate sense of eternity and permanence. In other words, every person who truly perceives their inner reality can never be content with annihilati…

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ReligiousDo Not Sell Yourself for Less Than Paradise

A wise and thoughtful person never consents to sell their goods or capital for a cheap and insignificant price. Our lifetime — along with the divine blessings placed at our disposal — is the…

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ReligiousAccept Your Brother’s Excuse — Even If He Lies

There are times when some people have committed wrongs and now come seeking forgiveness and pardon, yet they have no valid excuse for what they did. Still, they come humbly, ashamed and remorseful.…

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ReligiousO God! Look Upon Me with Love

Truly, the lovers of this world must sit humbly and learn in the school of love taught by Imam al‑Sajjad (peace be upon him), so that they may adorn and perfume themselves with divine color and…

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ReligiousQur’anic Warning for People of Cyberspace

In Islam, any word or deed that leads to the spread of sin and immorality within society is condemned. This is because such actions cause the ugliness and disgrace of sin to fade in the eyes…

ReligiousBeware of Being Deceived by the Sweetness of Falsehood

A human being, as long as "truth" is on his side, claims to be a defender of truth and righteousness — for his benefit lies in the implementation of truth. But the moment truth turns against…

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Religious"Divine Forgiveness: Beyond Human Deservingness"

Imam Sajjad, peace be upon him, identifies God’s forgiveness as stemming from His grace, not from human worthiness, while linking punishment to God’s justice and man’s deservingness.

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ReligiousFriendship of Today and Enmity on the Day of Judgment

A wise and thoughtful person should always consider God as present and observing, making His satisfaction and will the standard for their choices. The Quran has introduced a criterion for choosing…

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ReligiousThe Best and Most Beautiful Type of Modesty (Hayaʾ)

The value of modesty in Islam is so significant that it is referred to as the "garment of Islam," a garment that one must adorn themselves with to truly embody being a Muslim.

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ReligiousAre You Breathing in God's Camp or Satan's?

According to divine words, humans are never outside of two states: they are either servants of God or servants of Satan. Throughout life, humans are constantly confronted with two opposing fronts:…

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ReligiousAn Act That Is a War Against God

Islam places special emphasis on preserving the dignity of individuals, especially the poor.

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ReligiousA significant criterion for distinguishing a believer from a disbeliever

A faithful person never spends their life on trivial matters, for opportunities pass like fleeting clouds, and indeed, all of us are destined to return to God.

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ReligiousServant of God and Fault-Finding in others?!!

To be counted among the true servants of God, Imam Sajjad, peace be upon him, has advised us to "adorn ourselves with the virtues of the pious." One of the virtues mentioned in his words is "avoiding…

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ReligiousA noble trait identified as a standard for evaluating individuals

The criterion that evaluates a person's worth is their lofty ambition, but there are reminders in this regard that, if ignored, not only fail to enhance a person's value but also lead to their…

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ReligiousThe steps that God takes for the repentant person

A person’s repentance is situated between two repentances of God. Initially, God Almighty grants His servant the ability (or tawfiq) to repent. Then, the servant repents, and ultimately, God…