Hazrat Muhammad Mustafa [s]
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"One who usurps the wealth of a believer unlawfully, Allah will have hatred and enmity with him and his good deeds will not be accepted till he repents and returns the wealth to its owner."
Iqbal al-A`amal, page 341 link
Imam Ja'far Sadiq (a.s.) narrates that the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) said, "One who walks on earth proudly, the earth and all the creatures above and below it curse him."
Iqbal al-A`amal, page 343 link
Fetter knowledge through writing.
Nahj al Fasahah; Tradition No. 611; Page No. 88 link
Holy Prophet Muhammad al Mustaf? (s.a.w.w.) was once asked regarding someone who performs a good deed, and is consequently praised by people on account of it, to which he replied, 'That [praise] is advance glad tidings for the believer.
Sahih Muslim, no. 2642; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 306 link
When Allah loves a servant of His from among my community, He radiates love for him into the hearts of His elite servants, the spirits of the angels and the retinue of His throne, in order that they too may love him, and that is one who is truly loved.
Bihar al-Anwar, v. 70, p. 24, no. 23; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 306 link
It is bad enough for a man - except for one whom Allah protects from evil - that people should point the finger at him with regard to either his faith or his worldly affairs.
Sharhe Nahj al-Balagha by Abi al-Hadid, v. 2, p. 181; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 307 link
Present me with six things and I will present you with Paradise. When you speak, do not lie; when you promise, do not break it; when you are entrusted with something, do not betray; lower your gazes, guard your private parts, restrain your hands and your tongues.
Amali al-Saduq, p. 82, no. 2; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 668 link
Paradise is forbidden to three types of people: one who is reproachful for his gifts, one who backbites, and one who imbibes alcohol.
al-Zuhd li al-Husayn b. Sa`aid, p. 9, no. 17; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 669 link
Whoever assumes responsibility of taking care of a people, then deceives them, Allah forbids him entry into Paradise
Tanbih al-Khawatir, v. 2, p. 227; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 669 link
Indeed the doors of Paradise are under the shade of the swords
al-Durr al-Manthur, v. 1, p. 597; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 669 link
There is a station in Paradise that none can attain except a just leader, or one who has maintained relations with his kin, or who is forbearing with his family
al-Khisal, p. 93, no. 39; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 670 link
The first to enter Paradise will be the martyr and the servant who worshipped his Lord well
Tanbih al-Khawatir, p. 1, no. 57; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 671 link
The first four people to enter Paradise will be you, me, Hasan and Husayn
al-Mu`jam al-Kabir, v. 1, p. 319, no. 950; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 671 link
Fever is a prelude to death and God's prison on the earth.
Nahj al Fasahah; Tradition No. 612; Page No. 88 link
If you are faced by anger, avert it through pardon, for verily a caller will call out on the Day of Resurrection 'Whoever has a claim for a reward from Allah should stand up' , and none will stand except the pardoners. Have you not heard the verse of Allah, most High, "So whoever pardons and conciliates, his reward lies with Allah"!
A`alam al-Din, no. 337; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 673 link
Pardoning is incumbent upon you, for verily pardoning [others] only increases the servant' s honour, so pardon each other' s faults and Allah will grant you honour.
al-Kafi, v. 2, p. 108, no. 5; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 674 link
He who pardons much is given an increase in his lifespan
A`alam al-Din, no. 315; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 674 link
Excuse the lapses of those who make mistakes frequently and Allah will protect you against misfortunes.
Tanbih al-Khawatir, v. 2, p. 120; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 674 link
Holy Prophet Muhammad al Mustaf? (s.a.w.w.) said to a man who came to him complaining about his servants, 'Pardon their faults and through it their hearts will improve.' So he replied, 'O Prophet of Allah, verily they vary in their bad behaviour' , so he replied, 'Pardon them' , so he did
Mustadrak al-Wasa`il, v. 9, p. 7, no. 10041; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 676 link
No sooner does a servant spend his mornings in a state of sincere devotion for forty days than the springs of wisdom will flow from his heart onto his tongue
Uyoun Akhbar al-Reza (AS), v. 2, p. 69, no. 321; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 859 link
Allah said, 'No sooner do I look into a servant's heart and find that he has sincere love for My sole obedience and he seeks My pleasure than I take charge of his plans and affairs.
Bihar al-Anwar, v. 85, p. 136, no. 16; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 859 link
The repentance of every sin is acceptable, except for ill-nature, for indeed the ill-natured person is such that every time he manages to get out of one sin, he plunges into another
Bihar al-Anwar, v. 77, p. 48, no. 3; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 862 link
Fever is believers' share from Fire, and fever of one single night wipes out the sins of one whole year.
Nahj al Fasahah; Tradition No. 613; Page No. 88 link
The believer sees his sin as a big boulder which he fears may fall on him, while the disbeliever sees his sin as a fly that has brushed past him
Amali al-Tusi, p. 527, no. 1126; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 863 link
Verily Iblis [Satan] is well-pleased with you when you commit petty sins
Bihar al-Anwar, v. 73, p. 363, no. 93; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 863 link
Do not look at the pettiness of the sin, rather look at Who it is you have dared to defy
Bihar al-Anwar, v. 77, p. 168, no. 6; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 863 link
There are two virtues unexcelled by anything better: faith in Allah, and being of benefit to Allah's servants. And there are two iniquities unsurpassed by anything worse: associating something with Allah, and causing harm to Allah's servants.
Bihar al-Anwar, v. 77, p. 137, no. 2; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 271 link
On the occasion of the last Hajj, the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) addressed the Muslims in the precincts of the Masjidul Haraam:
Greater Sins Vol 2, The Twenty-Fifth Greater Sin ,page 166; Al Kafi link
The truest dream can be dreamt at dawn.
Nahj al Fasahah; Tradition No. 2190. link
The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) asked his followers,
Greater Sins Vol 2, The Twenty-Sixth Greater Sin ,page 173 link
A Muslim who inspite of being capable delays the repayment of debt has committed oppression upon all the Muslims
Greater Sins Vol 2, The Twenty-Sixth Greater Sin ,page 176; Wasaelush Shia Vol.13 page 97 link
One who lends to his believing brother and gives him respite till he is capable of repaying it, the amount that he has lent is considered as Zakat and the Angels pray for him and seek Divine mercy for him till this (amount) is returned.
Greater Sins Vol 2, The Twenty-Sixth Greater Sin ,page 178; Wasaelush Shia Chap.6 Vol.13 page 86 link
If one lends to his Muslim brother, it is for his own (good). Every Dirham that he lends will qualify him for a reward equivalent to Mount Ohud (which is in Mecca) and Mount Sinai. And if he is lenient in collecting his debt he shall cross the bridge of Sirat like a stroke of lightning. And if a Muslim brother relates his woes before a person and this person does not lend him any money, the Heaven shall be denied to him on the Day of recompensing good doers
Greater Sins Vol 2, The Twenty-Sixth Greater Sin ,page 178; Wasaelush Shia link
Your debtor is not permitted to delay in repaying the loan if he is capable to pay it. In the same way you are not permitted to pressurise him unduly when you know that he is not in a position to repay you immediately.
Greater Sins Vol 2, The Twenty-Sixth Greater Sin ,page 179; Wasaelush Shia link
The value of everything lies in what it entails.
Nahj al Fasahah; Tradition No. 2192. link
Nothing is more serious after the Greater sins than the fact that a person dies while he is in debt to people and there is nothing to (sell to) repay his debt
Greater Sins Vol 2, The Twenty-Sixth Greater Sin ,page 183; Mustadrakul Wasael link
"All that man says is not to his benefit, except for enjoining the right, forbidding the wrong and remembering Allah." He also said: "Allah Has ordered me that all my talking should be in remembrance of Allah, my silence should be accompanied by thinking and my looking should be accompanied by learning."
Mishkat ul-Anwar, Section 1 on Faith, Islam & Related Issues, Chapter 15 On Remembrance, Hadees 278 link
The virtuous does not do dubious deeds.
Nahj al Fasahah; Tradition No. 2194. link
The water-carrier of a tribe should drink last.
Nahj al Fasahah; Tradition No. 2195. link
O God! forgive my sins, grant me expansion in my house and give me abundance in sustenance.
Nahj al Fasahah; Tradition No. 1433; Page No. 203 link
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