In obeying the commands of God and in committing sins and obeying the commands of Satan and the self, is it better to be in the company of he in whose hands is our life and death, wealth and poverty, sickness and wellbeing, doctor, treasures, wealth, etc. […] or he who has nothing?! ...

For the ease of obedience and avoidance of sins, we have no other way than to know and be certain of the fact that obedience is the nearness to all bounties, pleasures, wealth, and honor whilst sinfulness is privation, displeasure, destitution and dishonor […]. ...

Grief, supplication, and tawassul (seeking intercession) have no contradiction with surrendering and submission to the Divine Decree. ...

If one deserves it, meaning that he is eager to seek Ma'rifah (Divine Cognizance), and if he has endeavor and a sincerity of intention, with the permission of God, all of creation would become his teacher. ...

Our Imams, peace be upon them, have thought us to act upon certainties and to halt and take precaution in whatever we are not sure about. ...

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At everybody’s insistence, he agreed to go on Hajj pilgrimage, but provided that nobody was informed. He asked me, “Is it ok with your wife if you come with me?” I replied, “Absolutely!” At the time of Hajj, all preparations were made. Some were informed of his Hajj pilgrimage. For sure other Irania...