History has portrayed fall of the most\npowerful kings such as Alexander, Pharos and Cesar, despite their fast tracking\nvictories. Hence the transient victories are not something one can rely on them\nand count them the as a sign of dignity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hospitals show us how strong\nindividuals and athletes can be weakened due to an illness or accident. This\nmakes us realize that physical power and strength cannot be the man’s pride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The wealthiest men may turn into the\npoorest by a simple event such as fire. Thus, wealth too cannot be man’s pride. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Powerful politicians and leaders have\nended up in jails or have been executed due to changes in politics of their\ncountry. And so, rural and political power is not dependable either….<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let’s look at our own life carefully.\nA human being is weak from the moment of his birth, where even the simplest\ntasks such as controlling saliva from falling out of his mouth seem impossible.\nIn his old years, walking becomes unbearable for him. If he is able to use his\nhands and legs, he will have to take several breaks for a short walking\ndistance. And if he is not able to use his legs, he will need a wheel chair and\nan aid to help him move around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Therefore, a person who began life\nfrom being nothing but a sperm, and ends his life with death, should not take\npride unto himself and act selfishly toward others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is upon this matter that our master\nImam Muhammad Baqir (PBUH), whose birth anniversary we are celebrating today,\nhas said,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“I am\nsurprised at him who brags about himself! \nHe was created from a worthless sperm, and he will end as a dead corpse.\nWhile amidst these he does not know what fate will fall upon him, nor what will\nhappen to him.”(1)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So what does man have to brag about?\nWhat is he so proud of? How can he think\nhimself better than others?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Selection taken\nfrom \u201cMorals in the Holy Quran\u201d by Ayatullah Makarim Shirazi)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Roshd website congratulates to all\nMuslims and especially you dear friend the birthday anniversary of the 5th Imam\nof the Shiites, Imam Muhammad ibn Ali al-Baqir (PBUH).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Footnote:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1- Usul al-Kafi,\nvol. 2, p. 329<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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