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ReligiousThe Tongue: A Gateway to Virtue or Regret
The reins of the tongue must be handed over to the intellect and used for divine purposes. If it is used outside the path of God, it will not only harm itself but will also bring cruelty and…
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ReligiousWhen those who engage in vain activities suffer loss
A believe pursues lofty goals in their life; Consequently, they avoid anything that diverts them from their divine path.
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ReligiousAlways Consider Yourself at Fault
Magnifying one’s good deeds and belittling sins and mistakes can become an obstacle on the path of servitude to God. Thus, the recommendations of the Infallibles (peace be upon them) in this…
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ReligiousDoes not Allah suffice His servant?
Imam Sajjad, peace be upon him, teaches us to ask Almighty God to provide sufficiency in our affairs so that nothing slows or halts our progress on the path of servitude to Him and the attainment…
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ReligiousLet's adorn ourselves with the power of silence
To remain protected from the countless slips, errors, and sins that stem from unnecessary speech, we must adorn ourselves with the power of silence.
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ReligiousOne who is not trustworthy has no faith
The sensitivity and importance of worldly trusts are such that, when fulfilling them and remaining loyal to them, no distinction exists between whether the trust belongs to a friend or an enemy.
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ReligiousAligning Our Lives with God’s Will: Teachings from the Infallibles
Humans, throughout their lives, are faced with numerous paths and choices. But which of these can truly help them better and more effectively in the path of servitude to God?
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ReligiousDo not sell yourself for anything less than Paradise
If a person becomes aware of their value and the lofty status of their humanity, they will never, under any circumstances, submit to humiliation or servitude to anyone other than God.
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ReligiousA Qur'anic Response to Plato's Question
If someone in this world does not flee from things other than God, then on the Day of Judgment, they will inevitably flee from everything other than God.
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Religious"pure intention" brings "sound heart"
A person must strive with all their effort in the path of servitude to God to attain the highest possible level of intention.
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ReligiousEvil Speech: A Tool in the Hands of Satan
The Holy Quran places special emphasis on fostering connection and love among individuals. Therefore, it advises people to engage in actions that strengthen these bonds of affection.
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ReligiousA weapon called 'Taqwa (Piety)'
God wants to arm humanity against Satan—this sworn enemy—with a weapon that prevents him and his followers from having power over human existence.
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ReligiousWhy should we remember death?
Remember the destroyer of joys, the spoiler of pleasures, and the killer of desires.
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ReligiousO God! Do not let my lifespan become a pasture for the Devil
The world without the beloved appears dark and gloomy in the eyes of a true lover. The true lover detests everything that causes separation from their beloved.
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ReligiousNight Prayer (Salatul layl): An Act Whose Reward No One Knows
"Whoever thinks they love Me, but when night falls, they sleep and forget Me, is lying. Is it not true that every lover desires solitude with their beloved?", God Says
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ReligiousThe great and lofty value of self-restraint in Quran
All our actions should be imbued with the color of divine guidance. We must both seek guidance for ourselves and guide others towards God and this cannot be achieved except through friendship…