Advice and Sermon
No one is exempt from advice, and no society is free from the need for guidance and counsel. Advice is a word that softens and nurtures the heart. It removes hardness from the heart, calms anger and desires, quiets the
No one is exempt from advice, and no society is free from the need for guidance and counsel. Advice is a word that softens and nurtures the heart. It removes hardness from the heart, calms anger and desires, quiets the
Abdullah ibn Nafi’ Azraq” was one of the leaders of the Khawarij and one of the fiercest enemies of Amir al-Mu’minin (peace be upon him) and his family. He often said: “If I truly knew that there was someone in
In life, sometimes a person finds themselves in situations where certain hidden aspects of their personality are revealed and become apparent. “Contentment,” “anger,” and “power” are among these situations, and the way a person reacts in each of these three
One of the dangerous groups present in the Islamic society during the time of the Imams (peace be upon them), which had a profound impact on the culture of that era, were the Jews. A number of Jewish scholars who
The long-time companion of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), Jabir ibn Abdullah al-Ansari, who had grown old and frail, was lying on his sickbed. His radiant face was a testament to the purity and sincerity of this elderly companion’s heart. Imam
The world is like a marketplace, where some people profit and others leave with losses. There are also those who, when they leave this world, will regret not having taken provisions for their afterlife. This statement served as an introduction
Love is one of the inseparable ingredients of humans life; we all love some people and express our love towards them, while avoid others and dissociate ourselves from them. But what are the criteria which govern choosing our friends and
If we examine the entire history of the world and reflect on the fate of Pharaohs, Nimrods, Khosrows, Khaghans, Caesars, and the final outcomes of each, we realize that the fleeting victories of the world are not something to rely
And Iblis swore that he would lead the descendants of Adam astray… Indeed! The devil, this bitter enemy of humankind, declared explicitly his intention to mislead mankind, saying to God: “I will certainly wait for them on Your straight path.
“Every action, no matter how small and insignificant it may seem to a person, could be a tall ladder to attain the pleasure of God, and the person who has not drawn our attention could be one of God’s special
Imam Sadiq (PBUH) narrates from his father, Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (PBUH):One day, I came to Jabir ibn Abdullah al-Ansari and greeted him. He replied my salutations and because he was blind, he asked me to tell him who I
With a brief glance at the jurisprudential and interpretive books of Shia, it becomes evident that a significant portion of Shia jurisprudential, ethical, and exegetical narrations have been transmitted from Imam Baqir (peace be upon him). Furthermore, numerous profound and
Part of the advice and recommendations of Imam Muhammad Baqir (peace be upon him) to Jabir al-Ju’fi (one of his companions): “I advise you with five things: If you are wronged, do not wrong in return. If you are betrayed,
Abdullah bin Nafi’ bin Azraq was one of the leaders of the Khawarij sect, known for being one of the fiercest enemies of Imam Ali and his family (peace be upon them). He said, “If I knew that there was