Islam places great importance on work and encourages its followers to be active. The teachings of the Imams (peace be upon them) emphasize avoiding idleness and laziness, and to rid one’s life of slackness. It is noteworthy that not only
One of the greatest blessings bestowed upon us humans is the gift of speech and expression. Philosophers have regarded speech and expression as the most distinguishing feature of humans compared to other living beings. This is because human speech, which
Enjoining good and forbidding wrong is the path of the prophets and the method of the virtuous, and a great religious duty with which makes other duties persistent and strong… the professions become legitimate and the rights of the people
Imam al-Baqir (peace be upon him) said:“O Aba Hamzah[1], if one of you embarks on a journey of several miles, he seeks a guide to avoid the danger of getting lost. Yet, you are more ignorant of the paths to
In Islam, in general, the life, wealth, and honor of people are sacred. The honor of individuals, which is often the result of a lifetime of effort and struggle, can be tarnished by improper actions such as accusations, jealousy, mockery,
The term “Imam” means a leader or guide. In essence, it refers to what is followed, whether it be a book or a person, truth or falsehood.[1][2] In the context of Shia beliefs, Imamate and the recognition of the Imam
Throughout life, a person occasionally finds themselves in situations where certain hidden personality traits are revealed and recognized. “Contentment,” “anger,” and “power” are among these situations, and an individual’s behavior in each of these three states reveals their inner character
He was from the people of Khorasan. He had traveled a long distance and endured great hardships to reach his destination, as he had come on foot. His shoes had worn out, his feet were cracked, and the heels of
Throughout our daily lives, we often encounter friends, colleagues, or at least ordinary people, and interact with them. Sometimes, we become upset or disturbed by their behavior. We feel that they have not followed the proper ways of communication and
Perhaps the reason there are so many pleasures in the depths of the night is that, in the darkness, there is a precious opportunity to share the secrets of the heart with the Divine. Naturally, due to the veil of
Today, we often see historians who limit the lives of the infallible Imams (peace be upon them) to the narrow framework of individualism and even separate them from the context of their time. On the opposite side, there are others
Shi’a belief holds that the Prophet and Imam are chosen by God and must possess specific qualities. Just as a teacher must have certain characteristics to be deemed competent, a divine messenger must also have traits that confirm their divine
I was thinking about who, after our Imam Zain al-Abidin (peace be upon him), deserves to succeed him when one day I encountered Muhammad ibn Ali (peace be upon him). He gave me advice that made me realize that he
Imam Baqir (peace be upon him) said: “Learn knowledge from the scholars and teach it to your religious brothers, just as the scholars taught it to you”[1]. Imam Muhammad Baqir (peace be upon him) is considered the founder of the
God does not appoint anyone to the position of Imamate or make them His manifest proof for His creation unless that individual has achieved perfection in noble qualities, and all their words and actions serve as exemplary models. Thus, such
One of Imam Baqirs (PBUH) companions, Abi Obadiah, narrates: I used to accompany Imam Baqir (PBUH) in journeys. During the journeys, I would always climb my mount first, and the Imam would climb his mount after I was seated (This
One of Imam al-Baqir’s (peace be upon him) companions, named Abu Ubaidah, narrates: During a journey, I had the honor of being a traveling companion to Imam al-Baqir (peace be upon him). Throughout the journey, I would always mount my
Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (peace be upon him) said to a man named Abu Hamzah: “O Abu Hamzah, when one of you plans to undertake a journey of a few miles, he seeks a guide and a pathfinder to avoid danger.
Hammad ibn A’yan says: “I visited Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (peace be upon him) and said, ‘Give me some advice!’ The Imam replied, ‘I advise you to fear God (taqwa).'[1] The result of taqwa is to live a pure life in
Imam Baqir (peace be upon him) was, above all, a pure servant of Allah. He was constantly engaged in the remembrance and worship of God, and nothing could distract him from his sincere devotion and worship of the Almighty. Aflah,
