We express our condolences on the martyrdom of Imam Sadiq, peace be upon him. Ayatollah Bahjat says: The Qur’an should be in one of your hands, and Ahl al-Bayt [i.e. their teachings] in the other! The teachings of Ahl al-Bayt are in the likes of Nahj al-Balaghah (The Peak of Eloquence). Their action...

On the 8th of Shawwal, the day when they destroyed the shrine of Ahl al-Bayt in Jannat al-Baqi' we exress our condollences to you and we pray for the reappearance of Imam al-Mahdi, May God hasten his reappearance. As Ayatollah Bahjat, may God bless his soul said: "Praying for the faraj [i.e. praying...

Ayatollah Bahjat said: "Paying the Divine Rights (such as Khums, Zakah and Sadaqah) causes the wealth to grow and be purified. If one does so, his money will increase." ...

Belief and certainty of believers has degrees, and it is possible for one to reach the stage of witnessing from the higher stages of belief, and for his certainty to increase. ...

Why are we not like butterflies, flying in search of spiritual light? ...

Q: What way would you recommend for curing pride? A: In the Name of the Most High – Reciting Hawqala (Lā hawla walā quwwata illā billāh - There is no power or strength except through God) repeatedly is the remedy for pride. ...

Q: I am very scrupulous; please guide me in curing it! A: Repeating Tahlil (Lā Ilāha Illallāh – there is no God but Allah) is the remedy for scrupulosity. ...

In plights and afflictions, this is the best Zikr (invocation) that we have received from the Prophet, peace be upon him and his progeny, "La hawla walā quwwata illā billāh al-‘Alī al-āzīm, lā malja'a walā manja'a min Allāhi illā ilayh." ...

For the repelling of afflictions, this supplication is also useful: "Allāhumma Sali ‘alā Muhammad wa ‘āli Muhammad wa amsik ‘annā al-sū’." (O God, send blessings on Mohammad and his descendants and keep evils aloof from us!) ...

Q: How should we not forget the sincerity of our intention in all our works and worship? A: In the Name of the Most High – Do not give way to other than God and His remembrance in all your acts and worship; this is the exclusive path to salvation! ...