The criterion for value
The value of men is in their knowledge
The conflicts of men is in their knowledge and ignorance; and the value of men is also in their knowledge, not in their wealth.
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The reason behind our having fallen behind
Scholars of the past were committed to Mustahabbaat!
It appears that the reason behind our having fallen behind is in our neglecting Mustahabbaat! Scholars of the past were committed to Mustahabbaat, such as Ziarah, Du’a, recitation of the Qur'an, offering prayers on time, and avoiding the Makruhaat, such as sleeping before sunrise.
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Reason and intellect
The pleasure of God
Intellect, reason, perspicacity, and intelligence in mundane and religious affairs help earn the pleasure of God. These understandings rescue man from the disasters of this world and the punishment of the Hereafter!
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Useless acts
It does not have any remarkable benefit
Sometimes some individuals end up carrying out extraordinarily hard things that others are incapable of carrying out; however, it does not have any remarkable benefit for his fellow-creatures.
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The result of truly recognizing this world
It is a house of afflictions?!
It is very rare for someone’s life to be in line with his desires. All worldly pleasures are accompanied with numerous grievances. If one accepts and looks at the world in this way, he would become less upset because of the evils of his spouse and neighbors, for he would not expect more from this wo...
The necessity of remaining connected to the spring
A river that is connected to the sea
May it be such that our knowledge and ma‘rifah, just like a river that is connected to the sea, remains connected to its source, even if the connection is as thin as a thread. Otherwise, even a pool full of water has no benefit, continuity, and freshness if it is not connected to the springhead.
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The seeker of greater beauty
Be oblivious to the lower beauties
One who seeks the greater beauty is oblivious to the lower beauties.
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Removing the veils in prayers
Do we need picks and spades for removing the veils?!
Do we need picks and spades for removing the veils?! For instance, the best way is in prayers; do we need to carry tools with us in prayers in order to combat the veils?!
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Everything other than God is transient
Nothing other than God
Nothing other than God can help us!
Tomorrow, everything other than God shall perish. "God is better and more lasting."[ Surah Taha (20): 73]
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True covenant
We should make a covenant of staying in the path of God
If we deviate a little from the path, the Satans among men and jinn will take over us. If one finds the path of salvation, he should be sure that this is the goal. We should make a covenant of staying in the path of God, not intending to do wrong, and staying away from the minor sins.
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