After 21 years of autocratic rule, Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan passed away in the year 86 AH, and his son, Walid, succeeded him. In order to reduce public dissatisfaction, Walid decided to bring moderation to the caliphate’s administration and its
By studying history, we find that the spiritual states of the Imams (peace be upon them) and their deep devotion to worship and humility before God were so sincere that they astonished both their friends and enemies. For instance, in
The infallible Imams (peace be upon them) were always submissive and obedient to the commands and desires of Allah throughout their lives. Although they possessed supernatural powers granted by Allah, they did not use these divine blessings in all matters
All human beings feel joy and satisfaction from the closeness and affection others show them. One of the most beautiful behaviors that bring people closer to us and is highly recommended by the teachings of religious leaders is humility towards
The balance between a person’s inner state and external actions is a topic that helps an individual maintain their positive qualities in the face of both good and bad events. This balance means that a person neither becomes arrogant and
The way of interacting with friends and dealing with enemies is one of the most important areas for assessing an individual’s morality. Just as affection can sometimes lead a person astray from the right path, enmity and hostility (even when
The period of Imam Sajad’s (peace be upon him) leadership coincided with the atrocities committed by the Umayyads and the Marwanid dynasty in the name of Islam. At a time when figures like Yazid claimed themselves as the caliphs following
Imam Sajad (peace be upon him) said: The way to recognize a faithful Muslim is through several qualities: by not speaking vainly, by not engaging in disputes, by patience and perseverance, and by good character. [1] Imam Zayn al-Abidin (peace
Whenever we talk about peace, we recall moments that were among the sweetest in our lives. Peace and comfort are concepts that we all cherish, and many of our life goals are based on them. From a newborn cradled in
Prayer and the asking for one’s needs from God is not limited to the words uttered by the noble Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and the Ahlul Bayt (peace be upon them). Therefore, a person is free in their
In the words of the religious leaders, especially Amir al-Mu’minin, the relationship between the Imam and the community is addressed under the title of mutual rights of the community, or the duties of the Imam towards the community and the
In human standards and for ordinary people, someone who displays extraordinary qualities in prayer, ablution, supplication, communion with God, pilgrimage, etc., and repeats God’s remembrance hundreds or thousands of times during their prostration, is often viewed as a solitary person
A caravan of Muslims was heading towards Mecca. After reaching Medina, they rested for a few days, and then continued their journey to Mecca. On the way between Medina and Mecca, at one of the stopping places, the caravan members
