Kindness and Repentance: How Does Divine Kindness Smooth the Path to Repentance?
The Relationship Between Kindness and Repentance and Its Impact on the Speed and Quality of Turning Away from Sin Why is it that some people, after committing a mistake or sin, quickly feel compelled to make amends, while others remain on the same path despite warnings and reminders? Why does a small slip cause deep […]
The Signs of Spiritual Awakening and Its Difference from Modern Spirituality
Signs of Spiritual Awakening from Cognition to Behavior in the Monotheistic Perspective In our time, speaking of spiritual awakening is no longer limited to religious circles and texts. Today, from social networks to modern psychology courses and emerging mysticisms, terms like increasing inner awareness, positive energy, karma, or chakra alignment are frequently discussed. At first […]
The Role of Spiritual Awakening and Remembering the Hereafter in Inner Improvement
Examining the Connection Between Spiritual Awakening and Remembering the Hereafter and Their Role in Reshaping One’s Lifestyle In previous lessons, we discussed awakening of the heart (Yaqza) and its relationship with negligence and insight. In this lesson, we aim to explore the connection between spiritual awakening and remembering the hereafter. We will examine how the […]
How Inner Awakening and Insight Save Us from Emptiness and Worldly Competitions
The Role of Inner Awakening and Insight in Freeing Humanity from Negligence and the Cycle of Repetition Many people live their lives as if they are asleep. This sleep does not mean closing one’s eyes and resting physically. Rather, it means being detached from truth and neglecting the purpose of creation. When people are in […]
Awakening of the Heart: The First Step Toward Self-Improvement and Nearness to God
Is It Possible to Start the Journey of Self-Knowledge without Yaqza or Awakening of the Heart? For many of us, life is filled with the hustle and bustle of everyday life, work, financial and family concerns, as well as minor and major successes and failures. However, here a fundamental question arises: Is the truth of […]
Why We Forget the Purpose of Creation, and Practical Strategies to Counter It
How Does Human Life Fall into Emptiness and Confusion When We Forget the Purpose of Creation? To forget the purpose of creation and the philosophy of human life is one of the greatest problems and crises facing humanity. All of us spend significant time and energy throughout the day on small and large goals. A […]
Relationship between the Scale and Negligence and How It Shapes One’s Lifestyle
Can Daily Concerns Reveal the Relationship between the Scale and Negligence? Everyday life is filled with concerns that can gradually pull a person away from the most important purpose of creation. Family, wealth, work, education, and social comfort all have legitimate and valuable roles. They can even become means of drawing closer to God. However, […]
Why Has the Desire for Immortality Become Weaker, and How Can It Be Revived?
If the Desire for Immortality Is Innate, Why Do We Avoid Eternity? Imagine a family that has received an invitation to a glorious celebration. Attending this event would bring joy and offer lasting benefits for every member. Yet not everyone reacts the same way. Some get ready with excitement, others hesitate, and a few do […]
Preparing for the Day of Judgement: Why Does the Judgement Day Seem So Far Off?
The Importance of Preparing for the Day of Judgement; Is the Time of the Occurrence of the Day of Judgement known? Often, when the Day of Judgement is mentioned, we attribute it to a distant and uncertain future; an event after death that we think is far away from us. The truth is that just […]
Fifty Questions of the Day of Judgment: The Fifty Stations We Must Pass Through
The Fifty Questions of the Day of Judgment and the Roadmap Drawn by Imam Sajjad (Peace Be upon Him) The Day of Judgment is the arena where our entire life’s record is examined – a day when every action, word, and decision we made out of free will and responsibility is evaluated, and we must […]