akhlaq (19)
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Ethics:
ReligiousDo Not Expose Others, Lest You Be Exposed
The Unique and Peerless God, despite being fully aware of our faults and possessing the power to expose us, is the “Veiler of Faults” (Al-Sattar). How, then, is it possible for a servant of God…
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ReligiousAccept the Truth Even from Those Who Follow Falsehood
In the logic of Islam, majority does not equate to superiority, nor does a minority signify falsehood. The standard and criterion for superiority in the Islamic perspective is “the Truth” (Haqq);…
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Ethics:
ReligiousA Strategy for Attracting Distant Hearts
A person of good character is like a tree whose very essence, influenced by moral beauty, has become so vibrant and lush that others gather around him like branches, benefiting from the grace…
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Ethics:
ReligiousHumility; the path to honor!
Material and worldly standards have become prominent in showing respect to individuals, while spiritual criteria are gradually fading away.
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Ethics:
ReligiousThe Path to Deliverance from Sorrow and Affliction
Some people, during the afflictions, problems, and sorrows of life, blame God. This very tendency may cause them to distance themselves from Almighty God and abandon their religious obligations.
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Ethics:
ReligiousThe Only Court Where the Judge Is the Criminal Himself!
Reflecting upon the reality that one day, everything we have done — both good and evil — will be unveiled before our eyes in the Divine Court of Justice, can keep alive within us the awareness…
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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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Ethics:
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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Ethics:
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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Ethics:
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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Ethics:
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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Ethics:
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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Ethics:
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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Ethics:
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…
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Ethics:
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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Ethics:
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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Ethics:
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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Ethics:
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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Ethics:
ReligiousReshape your understanding of earning a living
On the subject of "sustenance and livelihood" numerous verses and narrations have been provided, which everyone should study. These teachings transform one's perspective on work, the pursuit…
