Montazer School of Self-Knowledge

What Is the Truth of Our Relationship with God, and Why Is It Our Primary Issue?

 Understanding Our Relationship with God: The Hidden Foundation of Our Identity, Will, and Existence No question is as fundamental to human life as this: What is the relationship we have with God? This is not merely a theoretical or religious issue. It is the very foundation upon which all our human experience is built, including […]

The Primary Question on the Judgement Day: A Proper Connection with the Imam

 Why Answering the Primary Question on the Judgement Day is Impossible Without a Divine Lifestyle Naturally, in every stage of life, recognizing priorities and adjusting our actions based on them holds special importance. We may encounter issues in certain periods of life that, despite being important, do not deserve to be at the forefront of […]

The Mission of the Prophets and the Consequences of Misunderstanding Their Mission

 How Does the Mission of the Prophets Fulfill the Purpose of Creation? What does the word mission (risalat) mean? Why is it essential for us to comprehend and study these concepts in our lives? Is it genuinely impossible to achieve bliss without grasping ideas like prophethood, the mission of the prophets, imamate, and related subjects? […]

Necessity of Transforming Knowledge into Ma’rifa | Why Knowledge Is Dangerous at Times?

Why is transforming knowledge into marifa essential?

 Why Is Transforming Knowledge into Ma’rifa Essential? In previous lessons, we explored the concepts of knowledge and ma’rifa or knowledge and asset and discussed their significance. We explained that knowledge refers to our information, while through ma’rifa we attain belief, power, and asset. Attaining knowledge is the prerequisite for acquiring ma’rifa or asset and the […]

Islam as the Religion of Mercy: The Relationship Between Love, Cursing, and Jihad

  Protective Mercy: An Analytical Reading of the Religion of Mercy and the Meaning of Jihad In everyday life, love is usually associated with leniency, tolerance, and avoiding harshness. For example, if someone cares for a child, at first glance, their love is obvious in caressing, supporting, and calming the child. However, in another situation, […]

Pillar of Islam: Relation of the Truth of the Human Being to Monotheism (Tawhid)

  La Ilaha Illa Allah, the Pillar of All Religions: Tawhid and the Truth of the Human Being To understand any structure—living or inanimate—we must not start by looking at its walls or windows, but by examining the foundational pillar that bears the weight of the entire building. If we fail to understand that central […]

Truth of Monotheism and the Human Being: Analytical Reading of La Ilaha Illa Allah

  La Ilaha Illa Allah and the Explanation of the Truth of Monotheism (Tawhid) in Relation to the Human Being In everyday life, a person constantly moves among different desires. One day the mind is occupied with work and income, another day with social status, emotional relationships, or concerns about the future. If someone is […]

Quran as the Manifestation of Infinity: The Endless Depth of Quranic Teachings

The Quran as the Manifestation of Infinity: Why Is There No Limit to Our Understanding of the Quran? In ordinary experience, humans constantly face realities where deeper learning reveals ever new horizons. A biologist may spend decades studying a single cell, only to discover with each breakthrough that unknown layers persist. Subatomic physics, which appears […]