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The infallible Imams provided the needy persons with their needs in case of having surplus and in addition to this as superior humans and models for the whole humanity in the course of history; they even offered donations at the time of their own nee...

The infallible Imams provided the needy persons wi...

Some verses of the holy Qur’an consider gratefulness to God as a requisite for having faith in God and serving Him. Other verses have in different ways encouraged or recommended people to be grateful to God.The renowned Muslim exegete of the Holy Qur...

Some verses of the holy Qur’an consider gratefulne...

The meaning of lifeHuman beings are perfectionist and purposeful and strongly avoid banality, meaninglessness and purposelessness. Banality and vanity does not satisfy such a being, therefore if life does not have meaning and purpose, being alive has...

The meaning of lifeHuman beings are perfectionist ...

Those, whose meaning of life is confined to these worldly objectives, are satisfied with achieving those objectives. Just like a kid who becomes unutterably happy with small chocolates.Explaining the situation of such people, the Holy Qur’an states: ...

Those, whose meaning of life is confined to these ...

Some people believe that human beings should gain more to enjoy more. This mentality gives birth to greed. This mentality maintains that by traversing this path, we can enjoy more and gain more provisions and comfort. But, as a matter of fact, greedy...

Some people believe that human beings should gain ...

Man normally imagines that he has a long life and then thinks how to provide provisions for himself. His main mistake is that he thinks that his lifetime provisions should be available to him at present to make him feel comfortable. By preparing the ...

Man normally imagines that he has a long life and ...

Islam places great emphasis on each individual taking account of one's actions. Setting aside some time during the end of the day to evaluate ourselves and work on our weaknesses is highly commendable and is one of the best methods towards improving ...

Islam places great emphasis on each individual tak...

The person who arranges his/her programs in various walks and phases of life on the basis of a carefully designed order is most likely to achieve the desired level of success in the fulfilment of the goals. No doubt, through orderliness, discipline a...

The person who arranges his/her programs in variou...

Thus, human dignity requires “becoming humane”‌ and not becoming “the lowest of the low”‌. We become the lowest of the low when we reject faith in God. “Those who reject faith, whether they are followers of the book or idolaters, are the worst of cre...

Thus, human dignity requires “becoming humane”‌ an...

The Holy Qur’an mentions “We have honored the progeny of Adam”‌ (17:70). God did so, first by “making him the best of creation”‌ (95:4) and then blowing into him His own spirit (Qur’an; 15:29, 32:29) Adam was created from clay. What is common between...

The Holy Qur’an mentions “We have honored the prog...

The Consequences of LyingNow that the true face of a lie has been exposed, what remains is to know where lying will lead the individuals and society.First and foremost, from a religious standpoint, Allah warns us against lying. The Prophet (peace be ...

The Consequences of LyingNow that the true face of...

Do not lie! From a religious perspective, lying is wrong. From an ethical perspective, lying is wrong. We continue to be warned against lying.While there are many who never lie, there are many of us who find it very hard to not lie. Even worse, there...

Do not lie! From a religious perspective, lying is...

Divine trial is an unchangeable and constant divine tradition. God tries all humans at all times. Therefore the prophets and divine authorities are not only exempted from this rule, their trial is harder. Because God afflicts those who are beloved ar...

Divine trial is an unchangeable and constant divin...

God tests believers to purge them and purify their hearts from carnal desires. He says, “So that Allah might test what is in your hearts and purify what is in your hearts. And Allah knows of that within the breasts.”‌ (Ale Imran: 154)Improper deeds e...

God tests believers to purge them and purify their...

Latent characteristics are not the only scale for God’s reward and punishment scales; an individual cannot be punished or rewarded for his latent characteristics as long as good or bad characteristics of man have not emerged, and these characteristic...

Latent characteristics are not the only scale for ...

God has legislative and genetic plans for educating the soul of people and has included difficulties in both plans. The legislative plan elaborates worships and the genetic plan involves difficulties aimed at testing people and ultimately educating a...

God has legislative and genetic plans for educatin...

Limiting the consumer in an excessive manner or strictness towards costs of life is an extreme aspect that has been censured by the holy Qur’an and the infallible Imams. Both strictness and extravagance are deviated forms compared to the logical and ...

Limiting the consumer in an excessive manner or st...

Answering the question Sheikh Ansarian said the same question was asked from Imam Baqir (A.S) and Imam explained by saying that “refer to your heart and see if you like...

Answering the question Sheikh Ansarian said the sa...

In Islam, we are taught to constantly improve our spiritual status so that we may gain nearness to Allah. If we perform our daily prayers, we should improve by learning the meaning of the words and actions; if we know the meaning of the words and act...

In Islam, we are taught to constantly improve our ...

On the first of Dhi al-Qa’dah in 173 AH, the city of Medina was enlightened by the birth of Hadrat Fatimah Ma’soomah (A.S.)(1). She was born to Imam Moosa ibn Ja’far (A.S.) and her mother, Najmah. Hadrat Fatimah Masumah (A.S.) was the second and last...

On the first of Dhi al-Qa’dah in 173 AH, the city ...

The new grand complex is constructed in the southern part of the holy shrine of Hadrat Ma'sumah (A.S.) with an area of 1800 square meters and infrastructure about 60000 square meters. Its construction commenced in 2002 and was inaugurated by Sayyid M...

The new grand complex is constructed in the southe...