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The people before testing, cannot evaluate themselves, and very often are unaware about the hidden energy in their existence. Let us consider the example of a strong person, who is possessed with plenty of natural physical strength without doing any ...

The people before testing, cannot evaluate themsel...

This branch of patience surpasses in excellence other situations because in this case a conscientious, and aware human being arises to accomplish a certain goal, and offers resistance against all the hardships and unpleasant events which are inflicte...

This branch of patience surpasses in excellence ot...

The Commander of the Faithful Imam Ali (I .S.) in the following quotation, which is full of wisdom said: "A steadfast patient person would never be denied success, however it may materialize after a long time." (Nahjul Balagha) In another quotation f...

The Commander of the Faithful Imam Ali (I .S.) in ...

In view of its importance and fundamental role, many verses of the Holy Qur'an focus on this particular branch of patience, so that Muslims could feel the charm of this special struggle in their heart and spirit. One of the ways for being patient aga...

In view of its importance and fundamental role, ma...

The human life is always accompanied by events and unpleasant calamities, and there is no escape from such happenings. The human structure has been created in such a way, that it has to deal with these imposed situations, i.e. always encountering unp...

The human life is always accompanied by events and...

In the light of this brief discussion and in view of the traditions and Islamic learnings which are generally full of social education, it may be concluded that patience against sins and transgressions has been assigned a special importance. Accordin...

In the light of this brief discussion and in view ...

Naturally, human beings are possessed with desires and passions, which encourage as well as discourage them in doing certain acts. In reality these are instruments for performing all actions, efforts and endeavours by men in their live span. These ar...

Naturally, human beings are possessed with desires...

It would not be out of context to remind here that among tens of verses regarding the patience of those who have been patient, there are many verses about patience in obedience, such as follows: "If there are twenty patient (steadfast) ones among you...

It would not be out of context to remind here that...

The key phrase which has been emphasized a lot in the pligrimage book "Ziyarat-nama" of the Imams, is patience. i.e., "You! (Imams) remained patient, and this patience, was practiced with pleasure for the sake of Allah. You! accepted the heavy load o...

The key phrase which has been emphasized a lot in ...

All duties and compulsory obligations are accompanied with some headaches and inconveniences, or in other words, they demand some amount of efforts and involvements (positive or negative), which are at odd with the easy going and comfort loving natur...

All duties and compulsory obligations are accompan...

As explained in the earlier chapters of this book, one may define patience as resistance offered by man on the road towards perfection against the forces of mischief, corruption and degradation. Now let us recognize the fields of patience, where its ...

As explained in the earlier chapters of this book,...

Faith may be defined as something which consists of ethics, legal rights, and public instructions (learning). The same is the case for any other constructive social school or organization. We may therefore classify faith into the following: (i) The b...

Faith may be defined as something which consists o...

According to a few traditions selected from a collection of traditions describing the importance of patience in Islam and other divine religons, it may be summarized that patience has been recommended by all the divine prophets and righteous leaders ...

According to a few traditions selected from a coll...

On the basis of traditions, patience is defined as the resistance shown by man on the road towards perfection against mischief, corruption and degradation. Which can be compared to the example of a mountaineer who, in order to reach the peak, has to ...

On the basis of traditions, patience is defined as...

If the meanings of patience are interpreted in the light of the clear, explicit, and definite verses of the Holy Qur'an as well as in accordance with the authentic traditions reported from the infallible Imams (may peace be upon them), then the resul...

If the meanings of patience are interpreted in the...

Normally, patience is defined as tolerance of unpleasant circumstances. This defination, the way it is to a larger extent is intermingled with ambiguities, justifications, opposing statements, and conflicts. For an oppressed and vacuous society steep...

Normally, patience is defined as tolerance of unpl...

For two obvious reasons, we have to begin the history of Shia FUQAHA from the era of GHAYBATeSUGHRA, i.e. minor occultation. (260 AH 329 AH). First, the era preceding GHAYBAT-eSUGHRA is an era during which the holy Imams were present, and although th...

For two obvious reasons, we have to begin the hist...

To understand any system thoroughly, it is imperative to get acquainted with its scholars, particularly those who have made significant contribution to its development. And in the course of that study, one comes across their important works which ove...

To understand any system thoroughly, it is imperat...

In this classification, NAFSI Wajib acts are those which are obligatory by themselves, and are not a prelude to another obligation. For example, it is Wajib to rescue a person who is on the verge of being burnt, drowned or harmed to death. Muqaddami ...

In this classification, NAFSI Wajib acts are those...

This is yet another classification of WAJIB acts. WajibeTa'yini relates to those particular acts which have been specifically identified as obligatory, like the daily prayers, fasting, Haj, Khums, Zakat, Amir bil Maroof, Jehad etc. But WajibeTakhyiri...

This is yet another classification of WAJIB acts. ...

WAJIB acts have been further classified as AYNI and KIFAI: WajibeAyni are those obligatory acts with which every individual Muslim is charged, like the daily prayers and fasting during the month of Ramadhan. But WajibeKifai remains a collective oblig...

WAJIB acts have been further classified as AYNI an...