By What Means Do We Gain Nearness to God? | How to Follow this Path?
What Exactly Does Nearness to God Mean? What Role Does the Imam Play in This? One of the most common terms in religious literature and popular culture is the phrase “nearness to God.” We all innately understand what this statement means. We can even tell when we are close to God and when we are […]
Similarity to the Imam and the Necessity of This Similarity
What Does Similarity to the Imam Mean, and What Are Its Requirements? At different points in our lives, we try to be like others. We may face many ups and downs or the positive or negative effects because of the role model we have chosen to be like. But the important question is: “Is anyone […]
What Does Acquiring a Sound Heart Mean? | Effects of Its Absence
Acquiring a Sound Heart Is the Prerequisite for Enjoying Lasting Happiness and Peace We stated that the world is not our home and we were born from Alam Malakut (Celestial Kingdom) into this world to actualize our potential qualities and we will return to Alam Malakut (Celestial Kingdom). In this regard, we also discussed “becoming” […]
Role and Status of the Heart in Self-Knowledge and Our Spiritual Life
What Is the Meaning of the Heart in Self-Knowledge? In this article, we are going to examine the concept of the heart in self-knowledge. What do we mean by the term heart, and which heart are we referring to? Are we talking about the muscular organ behind the chest bones, or is the heart in […]
Does the Perfect Human Exist? What Is the Benefit of Knowing Him?
Who Is the Perfect Human Being, and What Specific Need Highlights the Necessity of Knowing Him in Our Lives? In the previous articles, we discussed the necessity of having an infallible expert to achieve personal happiness. We stated that in addition to a detailed and complete plan to go through the path of spirituality, we […]
Who Can Be the Best Role Model for Our Lives?
Why Do We Need a Role Model, and How Can We Choose the Best Role Model for Our Lives? Have you ever felt the need for a role model in your life? Do you think having a good role model in your profession or favorite job will have any impact on your life? If you […]
Why an Infallible Imam? | Is His Infallibility Voluntary?
What Is the Necessity of the Existence of an Infallible Imam in Our Lives? Why Do We Need an Infallible Imam? We have talked a lot about the term “infallible expert.” In this lesson, we are going to answer the question: Why should the Imam be infallible? What does infallibility mean, and how can someone […]
Necessity of the Presence of Imam | Consequences of His Absence
Ignoring the Necessity of the Presence of Imam Initiates Human Adversities One of the important questions frequently raised about the necessity of the presence of Imam is this: What is the necessity of the presence of Imam in society? Why is so much emphasis placed on the necessity of the presence of Imam and his […]
What Is Scale? | Scale for Weighing Deeds on the Day of Judgement
What Is the Scale for Weighing Deeds in the Hereafter? None of us likes chaotic and haphazard environments; we habitually set criteria and standards for everything, even for small tasks and try to align ourselves with them. Whether it is determining the right amount of salt or seasoning in food according to our taste and […]
Abortion: A Broad Concept That Flows in Our Lives
What Is Spiritual Abortion? What Are Its Causes and How Can It Be Prevented? Imagine a pregnant mother in her last weeks of pregnancy, eagerly and anxiously counting down the moments to see and hold her beloved newborn. Throughout nine months of pregnancy, both the father and mother have spared no effort to make sure […]