The Importance of ahadith
The remedy is within them
We must deal with ahadith (in our everyday life) and study them, for remedy is within them.
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Persistence of minor sins
Persistence of minor sins is also a greater sin!!
Some people think that we have passed the stage of refraining from sins; they are unaware of the fact that sinning is not confined to the renowned greater sins; rather persistence of minor sins is also a greater sin.
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The Book ‘Jihad al-Nafs’
The book ‘Jihad al-Nafs’ of Wasail al-Shia
Read one hadith from the book ‘Jihad al-Nafs’ of Wasail al-Shia every day, and ponder more on its apparent meanings! Then you will see in yourself that you have changed over a year!
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Fear of downfall
A part of Dua al-Kumayl
Those who have been brought close (to God) fear their downfall, and not only hellfire, “Suppose that I am able to endure Your chastisement, how will I endure separation from You?”[A phrase from Dua al-Kumayl].
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Annoying satan
Prostration annoys Satan
Lengthening one’s prostration annoys Satan.
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The benefits of sadaqah
Afflictions are repelled by Sadaqah
Afflictions are repelled by Sadaqah, even though they may be strongly in place. This decrease (in wealth) is a cause for increase; it increases sustenance.
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The purpose of afflictions
To reach certainty!
Afflictions are for us to reach certainty.
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The main reason behind deviations
We have being seen and heard by God
One who knows that he's being seen and heard by God, cannot sin. All our deviations are because we do not see God as a witness and an observer.
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It has no benefit without muraqabah (attentive observation)
There is no benefit until one does not reach the state of Muraqabah!
On the path of acquiring cognizance, one must practice muraqabah (attentive observation), and there is no benefit until he does not reach the state of Muraqabah!
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A warning to the wayfarers
These things will lead you to hell!
Do not be infatuated with stages of mysticism and miracles; sometimes such things will lead you to hell!
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