How Can an Accepted Deed Transform Us into a Better Version of Ourselves?
What Is an Accepted Deed, and How Can We Ensure Our Deeds Are Accepted? Deep within every human being lies the desire for becoming and being perfect. This desire to go beyond our current state drives us to seek a way to develop our hidden talents. But how can we begin this winding journey toward […]
The Conditions of Good Deeds: Three Fundamental Pillars of Acceptance
Why Is Knowing the Conditions of Good Deeds to Be Accepted Important to Us? Have you ever wondered why some deeds, despite being performed with great energy and out of good intentions, do not leave a deep impact on our lives? Maybe you have asked yourself whether all our efforts, helping others, or even acts […]
The Result of Good Deeds and Its Relation to the Purpose of Our Creation
How Does the Result of Good Deeds Change and Shape the Path of Our Growth? We previously discussed accepted good deeds [1] and stated that an action is accepted when it penetrates our essence and inner self and adds to our spiritual asset. This characteristic shows the importance of accepted good deeds in our life […]
The Quality of Entering the Hereafter; How Can We Best Prepare for the Hereafter?
Examining the Factors Influencing the Quality of Entering the Hereafter Many of us face questions and concerns when thinking about death and what happens after it. You may have had these concerns as well; what factors does the quality of entering the hereafter depend on? What fate awaits us at the end of our lives […]
What Is the Pressure of the Grave, and How Is It Related to Self-Improvement?
What Does the Pressure of the Grave Mean? Talking about the Home We Have Built Ourselves Sometimes, in the midst of a religious speech or a conversation between two people, we hear words that cause unrealistic thoughts pop into our minds, words like, “the pressure of the grave.” But What does the pressure of the […]
Who Is Our Real Beloved, and Why Only He Brings True Inner Peace?
Our Real Beloved: The Only Bond That Gives Inner Peace and Meaning Our real beloved is the sole truth capable of bringing peace, meaning, and fulfillment to every dimension of human existence. Consciously or unconsciously, all humans are on a lifelong quest for this beloved. This search sometimes manifests as love for another person, at […]
What Is the Danger of Shirk? | Why Is Shirk Considered One of the Unforgivable Sins?
How Does Shirk Slow Down Our Progress Toward Goals? According to the hadith of the Infallibles, the danger of shirk is one of the threats that can destroy all our good deeds. It can even prevent the effectiveness of intercessors’ intercession on the Day of Judgment. But why? Naturally, after identifying our goal at each […]
What Causes Doubt, and How Does Doubt on the Path Threaten Our Eternity?
How Does Doubt on the Path Slow Our Progress Toward Our Goal? Doubt, by its very nature, clouds our perspective, slowing or even halting our progress. The most significant movement in our lives is the journey toward eternity. Therefore, we must identify and confront the factors that threaten this journey and pose risks. One such […]
How an Eternal Perspective Transforms Our Morality, Happiness, and Relationships
How to Avoid Feeling Loss in Life; The Impact of an Eternal Perspective Have you ever considered how your life might change if you viewed yourself as an eternal being? Can the impact of an eternal perspective on life be overlooked? Despite the limitations it may seem to impose, how does an eternal perspective […]
Challenges Are Opportunities for Growth: Turning Obstacles into Advantages
Challenges Are Opportunities for Growth in Life Challenges are an inseparable part of the path to personal growth. We all have experienced them. Sometimes we might wish we live a problem free life, but the truth is that challenges are opportunities for growth. They play a key role in shaping our lives. Although, at first […]