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 […]
Role of Prophets in Spiritual Journey | Understanding Its Necessity
Can We Overlook the Role of Prophets in Reaching Our Destination? God, the All-Wise and the Absolute Perfect, has not left us on our own in the ups and downs of the world without knowing where we have come from and where we are going. The wisdom and kindness of this compassionate Beloved requires that […]
Relation Between the Quran and Our Soul | Can We Understand Quran Alone?
How and by Whom Is the Relation Between the Quran and Our Soul Clarified? The relation between the Quran and our soul is special and unique. In previous lessons, we learned that because of our human and supra-rational dimension, we are the best of creations. In fact, all beings have been created based on our […]
Quran Is the Charter of Creation | Relation between Quran and Other Creations
The Quran Is the Charter of Creation, a Book for All People of All Times You must have heard that the Quran addresses all human beings at all times. The Quran was revealed more than 1400 years ago to the Noble Prophet of Islam (PBUH) and in the Arabian society. But have we ever asked […]