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by:his holiness, ayatullah - al - ozma naser makarem shirazi
translated by:monir shafiei
contents of this book
our greatest capital after divine book, holy quran, is practice of the prophet (s.a.) and valuable traditions of household of prophet s.a., and these are two great weights after demise of the prophet (s.a.) and resorting to them prevents man from misguidance and error. unfortunately, these traditions which are an ocean of sciences and knowledge, are not well known yet. there are a lot of traditions in one short phraseqom, naser makarem shirazi, 1976
thinking, reflection, meditation
translation be aware! knowledge not furnished with thinking has no profit!(1) be aware! recitation of quran not accompanied with reflection is useless! be aware! worship lacking meditation has no effect! brief description filling the brain with scientific formulas, logical rules and philosophical principles, and any knowledge has a little effect as long as it is not in concordance with proper reflection, clear world- view and familiarity with fundamentals of man's life. as reciting holy verses of quran has a little effect when it is not accompanied with meditation and thinking about them, the worships missing the light of thinking and wisdom are like a spiritless body, and lose the high educational effects.
- from kafi book, first volume, page 36 and tohafol oghoul
measure of deliberation
imam sadegh (a.s.) says:
- from the book tohafol oghoul, page 267
they are strict for body's food but...
imam hassan (a.s.) says:.
translation i wonder those who think about their body's food, but do not think about their soul's food. they keep away disturbing food from their belly, but fill up their heart with destructive subjects.(1) brief description as our great imam has said, our people are usually strict for their corporeal food, and do not start eating unless under the light, and do not open their mouth unless with open eyes. they avoid doubtful foods and some observe thousands of sanitary points in feeding body. but for the spirit's food, they, with closed eyes and under darkness of unawareness, pour any suspicious mental food into their soul. they simply accept speeches of unsuitable friends, misleading presses and suspicious or poisonous propagation, and this is very surprising.
- safinatol behar, article of taste
role of pen
imam sadegh (a.s.) says:!
translation i have not seen any weeper nicely smiling like a pen.(1) brief description pen divulges the feelings and interprets the wisdom of man. pen is founder of civilizations and rotates the wheels of society. pen illustrates the worrying pains of men through its continuous weeping, and also cheer of love, desire for life, mystery of life and thousands of beauties are hidden in the smile showing always within its lips. but it is regretful that when this pen is in hands of an incompetent person, its tears will change to drops of blood, and its smile is a snicker on the utmost human credits.
- from the book lataef and zaraef
between two great responsibilities
imam sadegh (a.s.) says::
translation a faithful believer is always anxious for two things; for his past sins that he does not know how god will treat with him, and for his remaining life that he does not know what he will do!(1) brief description the most manifest sign of belief is feeling responsibility, both for what have been already done and for the duties and obligations that should be done. those having these two feelings, are always thinking about compensation of past negligence, as well as finding the best possible way for using future opportunities. these thoughts are codes of development and progress of a man or a nation. those neither thinking to the previous actions, nor intending to build the future, are poor and miserable.
- osoule kafi, volume two, page 7
causes for destruction of a society
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translation there are four things that when one of them enters into a home, it will be ruined, and divine blessing does not reestablish it: treachery, larceny, drinking, adultery(1) brief description not only the homes, but also the societies are not excepted from this rule. when treachery penetrates into a society, the spirit of confidence is disappeared thereof. and when larceny, in its different forms, appears therein, peace will not be found anymore. and when wine drinking becomes popular among people, they will have weak thoughts, disable children and useless youths. and when they are stained with adultery, the foundation of families will be weakened and their next generation will be mischievous.
- from nahjol fesahah
indolence and poverty
imam ali (a.s.) says:translation the day in which everything married with one another, "indolence" and "weakness" mingled with each other, and their child was called "poverty and indigence".(1) brief description everything is earned through attempt and endeavor. this is a reality that islam has taught us. indolence, debility, weakness and escaping from hard events and problems are never compatible with spirit of belief. they will not have any consequence save poverty in all aspects, including economical, moral and spiritual poverty. while the believers shall be self-sufficient and contented in all aspects.
- beharol anvar, volume 78, page 59 and tohafol oghoul, p. 158
rain of knowledge on hearts
the wise loghman said:translation my son! god revives the hearts of men with the light of knowledge as he revives dead lands with blessing rains from sky!(1) brief description the land of man's heart is like a garden in which all types of seedlings, seeds of flowers, plants and strong trees are dispersed, and if it is irrigated on time, a pleasant and fruitful area will be created. the only irrigation means for this land is reviving drops of rain of science and knowledge. hence the hearts lacking knowledge are dead, lightless and fruitless. we shall always and in all conditions, keep alive our souls with the light of knowledge.
- from beharol anvar, volume one
source of arrogance
it is narrated from imam sadegh as:translation no one boasts to the others unless for the inferiority he feels in himself!(1) brief description nowadays, psychological and psychoanalytic researches have proved that arrogance and boasting to others is nothing else than an inferiority complex. those who are affected to this complex and suffer from it, resort to this wrong way that is magnifying themselves artificially for compensating their deficiencies, and thereby they add to their social inferiority and make themselves more hated. this psychological point is clearly observed in the miraculous speech narrated from imam sadegh a.s. but the faithful people are always modest before others due to their internal dignity.
- beharol anvar, volume 73, page 225
three worthy things before god
islam's prophet (s.a.) says::
translation there are three things that remove the veils and approach to god's dignity:(1) the voice of movement of scientists' pen when writing! the voice of paces of warriors in the cause of religion in the battle field! and the voice of spinning wheel of chaste women! brief description what a strange and meaningful interpretation! there are three voices which penetrate into the depth of existence and their tingles go ahead up to the everlasting nature of the world and approach to god's dignity: voice of knowledge and pen, although it may be low and slow, voice of holy war and self-sacrifice, and voice of attempt, endeavor and work although it may be seemingly small. and actually, these three things, knowledge, holy war, and work constitute the foundation of an honorable human community.
- from the book "ashahab fel hekam val adab", page 22
martyrdom of hossein as
islam's prophet (s.a.) says:translation martyrdom of imam hossein (a.s.) creates a fire and heat in the hearts of believers which will never be extinguished.(1) brief description there have been a lot of bloody wars in the world which are forgotten by lapse of several months and years. however, the remembrance of self-sacrifice of those who devoted themselves in the way of god and freedom of men as well as honor and virtue, shall not be forgotten because god, freedom, honor and virtue do not get old. imam hossein (a.s.) and his companions were the pioneers of these warriors for faith.
- mostadrekol vasael, volume 2, page 217
two signs of a real moslem
islam's holy prophet (s.a.) says:translation do not respect only the excess of prayer, fasting, pilgrimage, righteousness with others and vigil of some people (although they are important in their own turn). rather consider their "honesty" and "trustworthiness"!(1) brief description studying islamic documents clarifies this fact that two decisive signs of a real moslem is being honest and trustworthy, and although islamic services such as prayer, fasting and pilgrimage are considered as high educational programs, but they are not signs of islam and should be completed with honesty and trustworthiness.
- narrated from the book safinatol behar
fire of anger
imam bagher (a.s.) says:translation anger and wrath are the burning flame of fire which is kindled inside man's heart by satan.(1) brief description when an angry man performs something or makes a decision, most often he will later repent and feel sorry because burning fire of anger causes negligence from wisdom and intellect, on the whole, and usually nervous system and muscles activate in a direction that compensation of the concerned damages would not be possible even during the life time! we shall control and extinguish this satanic flame with the utmost precision and speed. otherwise, it may ruin and burn the life of others or us.
- beharol anvar, volume 73, page 278
source of wealth
god's prophet (s.a.) said:translation seek for your sustenance in the depth of earth.(1) brief description this instruction was issued by islam's prophet (s.a.) when the importance of mines and whatsoever existed in the depth of earth was not known, indicating that moslems should search the depths of earth for exploiting the sources of income and whatever facilitates their life. such instructions are both a sign of profundity of islamic commands and also a lesson of endeavor and attempt for honorable living of moslems!
- narrated from nahjol fesahah
the worst profession
islam's prophet (s.a.) said:imam sadegh (a.s.) said: translation prophet (s.a.) said: the worst profession is one which is mingled with usury. imam sadegh (a.s.) said: when god wills to perish a nation, usury becomes manifest among them.(1) brief description despite of brisk market of usurers in the present world, and special dependency of this world on usury in different forms, it is evident that usury destroys financial and economical system of societies and results in terrible accumulation of wealth in the hand of limited number of people and institutions, and this unfair distribution of wealth is the source of different social misfortunes and moral corruption.
- from the book vasael-ul-shia, volume 12, pages 426 & 427
mastership and captivity
imam ali (a.s.) says:translation do favour with whosoever you will, then you will become his master! do not need whosoever you will, then you will become alike to him! be in need of whosoever you will, then you will become his captive! brief description this rule powerfully governs on the social relations of individuals and nations that bountiful hands are always master and receiver hands are anyway inferior. the needy people and nations are actually the slaves who have signed their slavery through need to the others. the real moslem is one who attempts to base his relation with others on mutual, not one-sided assistance. receiving gratuitous support should be limited to weak and feeble persons.
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