Look at the book of religion
Act or abstain in accordance to the book of Religion
Let us not look at (i.e. follow) each other; rather, look at the book of Religion, and act or abstain in accordance to it.
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The necessity of moving through the right path
We do not want to progress and reach perfection
Sometimes we do not act upon the explicit and easy commands of jurisprudence that we are already aware of, and then we go to teachers of ethics and spirituality to ask for heavy Zikrs (invocations) and matters heavier and greater than what we need… This indicates that we do not want to progress and ...
The right way of inviting towards Islam
Invite others to the truth of Islam
If a Muslim intends to live in line with the Islamic Civilization, and invite others to the truth of Islam, or help Muslims remain steadfast in their faith so that they do not run away to lands of Kufr (disbelief and infidelity) he must know the laws of Islam and abide by all of them.
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Removing fatigue in prayers
Busy yourselves with Mustahab prayers
Q: What should one do to remove fatigue and laziness from one’s prayers?
A: Busy yourselves with Mustahab prayers when active, and suffice yourselves with Wajibat during times of exhaustion.
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The greatest practical zikr
No practical Zikr is greater than refraining from sins
No Zikr (invocation) is greater than practical Zikr. No practical Zikr is greater than refraining from sins in acts and beliefs.
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Action - the lightener of our path
Act upon what you know, and take precaution in what you do not know
Act upon what you know, and take precaution in what you do not know so that it becomes obvious for you, and if it does not become obvious, know that you have not acted upon some of your knowledge.
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The obligatory portion of religious knowledge
A small portion of acquiring religious knowledge is obligatory upon all!
A small portion of acquiring religious knowledge is obligatory upon all, such that if one finds the need, he could refer to the books of Islamic Laws, and understand the solution to his problem.
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The combination of knowledge and action
Everything else is upon God
If knowledge is accompanied with action, there will not be a lack… Just the fact that one has acted in accordance with his knowledge means that he is not in a state of waiting anymore; everything else is upon God.
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Increase in wealth
If one does so, his money will increase
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.
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The Seventh Admonishment:
“Invite to Allah by means other than your tongues.”
In His name, the Exalted.
There are some people who treat admonishment and speech which is a prerequisite for appropriate action as goal. As if they should only say and listen for the sake of saying and listening. This is wrong. The act of teaching and learning is meant for practical action and it i...
