Man is Allah’s noblest creature. A glance at the universe shows that he is the central figure in it and that Almighty Allah has created him to make gradual progress. It also appears that all other things are subordinate to him and have been created to assist him in achieving this object. The animals form[…]
The secret of human success lies in keeping things properly. People who keep their belongings in proper order are always successful in life. On the other hand, those who lack this quality can never achieve success. Punctuality and regularity in all activities are very important factors of success. We should do everything at its proper[…]
One day, Imam Musa al-Kazim (a.s.) chanced to pass by the tent of dark-skinned nomad. He went up to him and said, ‘Salamum Alaikum’. Then he enquired about his health and welfare, and conversed with him for sometime. When the Holy Imam (a.s.) took his leave and bade him good-bye, he added, “If there is[…]
The prayer time was drawing near. The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) was sitting in the Masjid in Madina with some of his followers and was speaking to them. By and by, other people also began entering the Masjid to pray with him, and also to benefit from his valuable sayings. One of the entrants was a[…]
During the time of Imam Ali (a.s.), there were some people who never worked and lived a very miserable and unhappy life. One day Imam Ali (a.s.) asked them, “Where from do you find money to support yourselves and your families?” They replied, “We have no means of livelihood but we depend on Allah.” Imam[…]
After Allah, the Prophet (s.a.w.a.), and the Imams (a.s.) (appointed by Allah for our guidance), there is no one as kind to us as our parents. They rear and nourish us, educate us and prepare us for the struggle of life. They feel true joy when we achieve something. They suffer for our welfare but[…]
The behaviour and personality of Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.a.) are the best examples to follow in life. A companion of his, who spent full ten years with him, has said: “Throughout my stay with him I never heard an indecent word from his lips and never found him rude to anyone. He spoke very politely. He[…]