The Role of Ma’rifa and Knowing the Ahl Al-Bayt in Human Lifestyle and Future
What Is the Connection Between Ma’rifa and Knowing the Ahl Al-Bayt (Peace Be Upon Them)? when most people talk about knowledge and ma’rifa, they mean knowing a few correct propositions or pieces of information about a subject, information that resides in the mind but does not necessarily manifest in daily life. But can such knowledge […]
The Condition for Accompanying the Infallible Imam: Who Remains to the End?
Are Patience and Loyalty Until the Final Moment the Condition for Accompanying the Infallible Imam? “If we were in Karbala, would we truly remain with the infallible Imam? Or would we, like many who once claimed devotion, leave the field of trial with countless excuses?” Hidden behind this sense of regret lies an important question […]
Effects of Accompanying the Imam and It Influence on Different Aspects of Life
The Effects of Accompanying the Imam: How Does Accompanying the Imam Lead Us to the Praiseworthy Station? When we speak of the effects of accompanying the Imam, we are talking about the fruits of a connection that can elevate our lives from the lowest and most material levels to the pinnacles of spirituality, bliss, and […]
What Is the Necessity of Being with the Leader, and How Can It Be Achieved?
How Is Being with the Leader Achieved; What Is the Connection between Companionship with the Imam and Committed Love? In previous lessons, we became familiar with the concepts of mahabbah (general love) and mawaddah (committed/devoted love) toward the Household of the Prophet (Peace be upon them). Understanding the concept of committed love makes us aware […]
Devoted Love for the Ahl Al-Bayt as the Reward for the Mission of the Prophet
Which One Is the Reward for the Mission of the Prophet: Love or Devoted Love for the Ahl al-Bayt? In the Quran, God commanded the Prophet of Islam (Peace be upon him and his family) to introduce to the people devoted love for his Household as the reward for the mission [1]. In previous lessons, […]
Love or Devoted love: Which One Defines Our Duty Toward the Ahl al-Bayt?
How Does Love or Devoted Love for the Infallible Imam Influence Our Way of Life? Many of us have heard the terms love or devoted love before. However, when we do not grasp the true depth of concepts like these, the impact does not remain limited to our personal lives. It can create consequences that […]
Religion and Human Nature (Fitrah): If Religion is Innate, Why Do People Oppose It?
If Religion and Human Nature Are in Harmony, Why Do Some Choose to Abandon Religion? Perhaps many of us have felt, at times, a gap between our inner desires and what religion dictates. This experience raises an important question: If religion is innate, why do we sometimes feel such a conflict? Is religion incompatible with […]
Ten Real and Tangible Effects of Spiritual Awakening and How It Changes Life
The Effects of Spiritual Awakening: How Does the Awakening of the Heart Change Lifestyle? In previous lessons, we mentioned the nature of awakening (Yaqzah) and the signs of the awakening of the heart; however, this awakening only gains meaning when it moves beyond the stage of awareness and feeling and is seen in everyday behavior, […]
Why Is Misidentifying Right and Wrong the Root of Religious Crises?
A Deep Analysis of Enjoining Right and Forbidding Wrong: Why Does the World Remain Unreformed Despite Widespread Religious Devotion? In many religious communities, sensitivity toward right (ma’ruf) and wrong (munkar) is a well-recognized and even prominent trait. Whether in family circles, educational environments, or social settings, one often observes people reacting to certain behaviors. For […]
Is Death Scary? Reasons for Fear of Death in Materialist and Fitrah-Based Views
Is the Fear of Death Natural? Why Do People Face Death Differently? Death is the most certain and universal reality of human life. No one can escape the reality of death, but what creates a meaningful difference among people is not death itself, but rather how they confront it. For some, contemplating death is anxiety-inducing, […]