If Religion and Human Nature Are in Harmony, Why Do Some People Abandon Religion?
The Relationship between Religion and Human Nature: If Religion Is Innate, What Is the Root of Opposition to It? Perhaps many of us have felt, at times, a gap between our inner desires and what religion dictates. This experience raises an important question: If religion is innate, why do we sometimes feel such a conflict? […]
Can One’s Religiosity Be Measured? Evaluating the Markers of Faith Beyond Rituals
Who Is a Religious Person? Objective Indicators in Analyzing the Markers of Faith Imagine a young gardener who plants a tree and obsessively waters, sprays, and prunes it every day. From afar, the tree looks flawless, vibrant, and well-tended; yet as the years pass, it bears no fruit on its branches. Elsewhere, a mother feeds […]
Human Authenticity: Fulfilling the Desire for the Infinite as the Main Mission of Religion
The Main Mission of Religion: From Satisfying the Need for the Infinite to the Test of Pure Faith Imagine you are a young professional in a key meeting. The senior manager proposes a plan that looks profitable but is clearly dishonest and violates customer rights. You and your colleagues see this ethical flaw. When the […]
The Engineering of Loyalty: Essential Requirements for the Advent of Imam Mahdi
Ending the Isolation of the Wali of Allah: A Reflection on the Logic of Solidarity and the Engineering of Loyalty Imagine a small bird trapped inside the hard shell of an egg. Its entire life depends on one vital action: breaking through the shell and entering a larger world. If the bird pecks randomly at […]
Preparation for the Afterlife: Connecting the Shor Life in the World to Eternity
Preparation for the Afterlife: A Fresh Look at the Meaning of Worldly Life Our life is not confined to this visible, finite world. Death is not an end, but our entry into another realm. The quality of our presence is directly determined by what we have built here. Therefore, when we discuss preparation for the […]
Structure of the Unseen Realm and Existential Nature of Jinn in the Cosmic Order
Analyzing the Relationship Between Humans, the Unseen Realm, and the Existential Nature of Jinn When we look at existence, we realize that human life is not limited to the physical, material world. Even though we experience life bound by time, space, and matter, no divine religion views existence as restricted to just this physical layer. […]
Understanding the Difference Between Humans and Angels for True Self-Knowledge
Why Are Humans Superior to Angels? An Analytical Explanation of the Difference Between Humans and Angels When we ask ourselves what kind of beings we truly are, we inevitably wonder about the essence of angels. These two questions are deeply intertwined. Misunderstandings about human essence often arise from assuming that rationality is our ultimate essence. […]
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 […]
Do Angels Exist? What Is Our Relationship with the Angels and the Malakut Realm?
Our Relationship with the Angels: How These Invisible Beings Shape Our Lives What kind of beings are angels, and why are they hidden from our sight? How does our relationship with the angels work, and what role do they play in our lives? Everything in the universe has two sides. One is the outward, physical […]
The True Awaiter of Imam Mahdi: Is Awaiting a Real Action or Just an Empty Slogan?
Who Is the True Awaiter? An Active Architect, Not Just a Simple Spectator Awaiting is beyond a mere attribute; it is a dynamic and conscious state of human existence. This word is rooted in a profound insight that links the desire for perfection to daily action. Being a true awaiter is not stagnation, but rather […]