Supplication 76: When His Sustenance (Rizq) Became Constrained
اَللّٰهُمَّ إِنَّكَ ابْتَلَيْتَنَا فِي أَرْزَاقِنَا بِسُوءِ الظَّنِّ، وَفِي آجَالِنَا بِطُولِ الْأَمَلِ O Allah! You have tried us in our provision with doubt and lack of certainty,and in our lifespans with long and distant hopes, حَتَّى الْتَمَسْنَا أَرْزَاقَكَ مِنْ عِنْدِ الْمَرْزُوقِینَ to the point that we began seeking Your provision from those who are themselves provided […]
Supplication 33: For a Good End in All Affairs
يَا مَنْ ذِكْرُەُ شَرَفٌ لِلذَّاكِرِينَ، وَيَا مَنْ شُكْرُەُ فَوْزٌ لِلشَّاكِرِينَ O You whose remembrance is an honor for those who remember You, O You whose gratitude is success for those who give thanks to You, وَيَا مَنْ طَاعَتُهُ نَجَاةٌ لِلْمُطِيعِینَ، صَلِّ عَلیَ مُحَمَّدٍ وَآلِهِ O You whose obedience is salvation for those who obey You; […]
Supplication 48: To Overcome Temptation
Imam Sadiq (Peace be upon him) is quoted as saying: “Imam Zain al-Abidin (Peace be upon him) used to protect his family with this prayer and he would also teach it to his close companions.” He then said: “Place your hand over your mouth and say:” بِسْمِ اللّٰهِ، بِسْمِ اللّٰهِ، بِسْمِ اللّٰهِ وَبِصُنْعِ اللّٰهِ الَّذِي […]
Supplication 29: The Prayer of Seeking Refuge
It is reported from Imam al-Sadiq (Peace be upon him) that Imam Ali ibn al-Hussain (Peace be upon him) said, “If I say these words, I do not care if all humans and jinn gather to harm me.” بِسْمِ اللّٰهِ وَ بِاللّٰهِ وَ مِنَ اللّٰهِ وَ إِلَی اللّٰهِ، وَ فِي سَبِیلِ اللّٰهِ، وَ عَلیَ مِلَّةِ […]
Supplication 23: The Morning and Evening Prayer for Protection
بِسْمِ اللهِ وَ بِاللهِ سَدَدْتُ أَفْوَاهَ الْجِنِّ وَالْإِنْسِ، وَالشَّيَاطِینِ وَالسَّحَرَةِ وَالْأَبَالِسَةِ مِنَ الْجِنِّ وَالْإِنْسِ وَالسَّلَاطِـینِ In the Name of Allah, and by Allah’s power, I have sealed the mouths of the jinn and humankind, and of the devils, sorcerers, and demons from among both jinn and humankind, as well as rulers and all who rally […]
How to Cure Fisq and What Can We Do to Avoid Being a Fasiq?
How Can We Avoid Being a Fasiq by Maintaining Balance Among Our Beloveds? You have probably heard the word fasiq, but you may not have thought about the possibility that we could be a fasiq too! If this is a possibility for everyone, then another question arises: How can we avoid being a fasiq? Life […]
How to Cure Fisq and What Can We Do to Avoid Being a Fasiq?
How Can We Avoid Being a Fasiq by Maintaining Balance Among Our Beloveds? You have probably heard the word fasiq, but you may not have thought about the possibility that we could be a fasiq too! If this is a possibility for everyone, then another question arises: How can we avoid being a fasiq? Life […]
Who Is a Fasiq, and What Are the Signs of a Fasiq?
Key Characteristics of a Fasiq Every being in the universe has a balanced state. When it deviates from this state, it is considered abnormal. For instance, a cat instinctively hunts mice, and this behavior is part of its normal state. Similarly, a sheep naturally grazes on grass, as its digestive system is not designed to […]
What is Fisq or Imbalance? | How to Keep Our Faculties in Balance?
Under What Conditions Do We Fall into Fisq or Imbalance? Have you ever wondered how we often define ourselves, or what is our impression of ourselves? – I am a successful person because I was able to get a bachelor’s or a doctorate degree. – I am a successful soccer player, and the whole world […]
What Is Truth? Its Manifestations and How to Follow It
What Is Truth, and How Can We Walk on the Path of Truth? What is truth[1]? Some words are commonly used in everyday life, yet their precise meaning is not always clear, such as the word “truth.” We use this word extensively in our daily conversations. For example, we say “The truth is bitter,” “All […]