Imam Jafar ibn Muhammad [a]
1846 sayings · page 14 of 47
Allah keeps away from sorrow, wild animals and unpleasant death one who gives charity during the day or night.
Sawab al-A`amal, Page 186 · permalink
"No believer has a milching animal in his home but that the people of that house will be made holy and they would be congratulated. If he has two goats they will be made holy and given glad-tidings twice everyday." Some companions asked, "How will he be made holy?" The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) answered, "An angel will stand near them every morning and evening and say: 'You have become holy and are congratulated. You have become pure and your food too." I asked, "What does 'You have become holy' means?" He replied, "You have become pure."
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When a believer enters his grave, the Salaat is to his right and Zakat to his left. Good deeds shade him and patience stands at one end. When the two angels enter to question him, Patience tells Salaat, Zakat and good deeds: 'Protect your friend. If you fail to do so, I will protect him.
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If one loves us and hates our enemies for the sake of Allah and dies even after having committed sins equal to the drops of water of the sea then too Allah will forgive him.
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One who recites Astaghfirullaaha wa atoobu ilaih seventy times in Salaat-e-Witr for one year the Almighty Allah will write him among those who repent at dawn and it will become obligatory on Allah, the Mighty and Sublime to forgive him.
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"When a person does Taubah Nasooh, Allah loves him; and his sins of this world and hereafter are concealed." The narrator asked, "How does Allah conceal all his sins?" Imam (a.s.) replied, "He makes the two angels who write deeds forget those sins and orders the parts of his body to keep the sins hidden. All the parts of the earth where he has committed sins are ordered to hide his sins. Hence when that person comes in the presence of Allah, nothing in this universe will testify to even the smallest of his sins."
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Imam Ja'far Sadiq (a.s.) narrates that the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) asked, "Should I tell you about the one for whom Hell is prohibited?" "Yes, O Messenger of Allah (s.a.w.s.)," said the people. He said, "On a person who does not expect, has good character, soft behavior and simple nature."
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On the day of Judgment, a believer will pass by a person whom he had known in the world. An angel will be appointed to take that person to Hell and he will call out to the believer, 'Please help me for I had done good to you and fulfilled your desire in the world. Can you repay that good deed of mine today?' The believer will ask the angels to leave that person. Upon hearing the desire of that believer, Allah will order the angels to obey the believer and leave that person alone.
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A servant of Allah will be ordered to be taken to Hell. While going, he will turn back and look. Allah will order to stop him and he will be brought in Allah's presence. Allah will ask him, "Why do you turn back and see again and again?" He will reply, "Lord, I never expected this from You." Allah will ask, "O servant! What did you expect from Me?" He will say, "I thought you will forgive my sins and make me enter Paradise." Allah will say, "O angels! I swear by My Honor, bounties and High rank that he never had such a good thought about me in his whole life. If he had made such a good thought even once in his life he would have remained safe from the fear of Hell. Accept his words and admit him to Paradise." Imam Ja'far Sadiq (a.s.) said, "If a servant has good expectations from Allah he will be rewarded according to his expectations. And one who expects bad will be meted out according to his ill expectations. This is the meaning of the words of Allah, the Mighty and Sublime: And that was your (evil) thought which you entertained about your Lord that has tumbled you down into perdition, so are you become of the lost ones. [Surah Fussilat 41:23]
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No Muslim man cultivates the advices of Allah in himself then gives the rights and recovers the rights; but that he gets two benefits he will get satisfying sustenance and salvation-giving pleasure of Allah.
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A person from the progeny of Abu Talib (a.s.) was ordered to be arrested by an unjust ruler. While going towards the ruler, he happened to meet Imam Ja'far Sadiq (a.s.). Imam said, "Give a cornelian ring to him." The order of Imam was obeyed and a ring was given to him. And because of this, he didn't have to face any harm from that unjust ruler."
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If one files a suit of law in the court of a ruler, even if the plaintiff is on the right, his claim would tantamount to his making Satan (false deity) his judge. And whatever he gets through this Judgement is Haraam even though it was from his rights.
Greater Sins Vol 1, Part 3, page 71; Surah Nisa 4:59 · permalink
It is narrated from Imam Ja'far as-Sadiq (a.s.): "When you see a religious scholar in love of this world, do not consider him religious. Certainly one who loves an object, his condition and disposition is like that of his beloved. (It means that one who loves this world will not care for the Hereafter). Allah revealed upon Hazrat Dawood (a.s.)
Greater Sins Vol 1, Part 3, page 72; Al Kafi · permalink
On the Day of Judgement a person would be brought forward. He had performed namaz in his life. He would be told that you have prayed but your intention had been to show-off, so that people may appreciate your worship. This person would be cast into the fire. Then a reciter of the Quran would be brought. He would be told, 'at the time of reciting the Quran, your intention had been to exhibit your sweet voice so that people may appreciate your tone.' This one shall also be tossed into the fire. The third person to be presented shall be one who had died a martyr in Jihad. He would be told that, 'Your intention while fighting was to make a show-off your strength and valour." He shall also be led towards the fire. The fourth person had been a charitable man. He would be told, 'your intention in giving charity was that people may call you generous.' Then he would also be led towards Hell
Greater Sins Vol 1, Part 3, page 76; Layali Akhbaar · permalink
"If one intends to do a small act with the sole intention of pleasing Allah, Allah causes this small deed of his to be manifested on a greater scale upon the people. (On the contrary) if someone performs the greatest of deeds which causes him physical tiredness and exhaustion due to wakeful nights, while his intention had been to acquire the praise of people, his deed would be reduced to a trifle by Allah and manifested on the people." (till the people begin to dislike him.)
Greater Sins Vol 1, Part 3, page 77; Al Kafi · permalink
"One who offers Salaat but does not recite durood on the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.), his Salaat will be on any other way except that of Paradise." The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) said, "If I am mentioned in someone's presence and he does not recite durood, he will go to Hell and remain away from divine mercy." And he said, "If I am mentioned in someone's presence and he does not recite durood, he has lost the way of Paradise."
Iqbal al-A`amal, page 262 · permalink
"A person who drinks alcohol excessively is like an idol worshipper and the enemy of the progeny of Muhammad is worse than him." The narrator asked, "May I be sacrificed for you, why is he worse than an idol worshipper?" Imam (a.s.) replied, "The intercession of an alcoholic is possible at some point but even if all the creatures of the earth and the heavens unite to intercede for an enemy of Ahle Bayt, their intercession will not be accepted."
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The enemy of Ahle Bayt (a.s.) is an example of that verse that: Laboring, toiling. Entering into burning fire (of Hell) [Surah Ghashiya 88:3-4].
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One who is inimical of we. Ahle Bayt (a.s.) is not a Nasibi because there is no such unfortunate person in this world who says that he is inimical and hateful to Muhammad and his progeny. Rather, Nasibi is one who has enmity with you because he knows that you love us and are our Shias.
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On the Day of Judgment the cursed Iblees and the misguided people of the Ummah will be brought pulled by their nose. Their group will equal the size of Mt. Ohad. They will be thrown into Hell face down. By this, a door of Hell will be closed.
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The narrator asked Imam Ja'far Sadiq (a.s.) the meaning of this verse: Has not there come to you the news of the overwhelming calamity? [Surah Ghashiya 88:1] Imam (a.s.) replied, "The Qaim of the progeny of Muhammad (s.a.w.s.) will destroy them with his sword." The narrator asked, "What is the meaning of the verse: (Some) faces on that day shall be downcast?[Surah Ghashiya 88:2] Imam (a.s.) replied, "It means that they will be humble and will not be able to fight." The narrator asked, "What is the meaning of 'Laboring'?"[Surah Ghashiya 88:3] Imam (a.s.) replied, "Their deeds will not be according to divine command." The narrator asked, "What is meant by 'toiling'?"[Surah Ghashiya 88:3] Imam (a.s.) replied, "Those appointed without the permission of the Imam and those who are not capable but were appointed as imams." The narrator asked, "What is the meaning of 'Entering into burning fire?"[Surah Ghashiya 88:4] Imam (a.s.) replied, "They will face the battle of fire during the rule of the Qaim of the progeny of Muhammad and will become the fuel of the fire of Hell in the hereafter."
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Ali is the door of guidance. Those who oppose him are infidels and his deniers are destined to Hell.
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Even if all the creatures of this earth deny the love of Amirul Momineen (a.s.), Allah will send chastisement on all of them and throw everyone in Hell.
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Imam Ja'far Sadiq (a.s.) told the narrator, "Your cousin came to me like a mad Bedouin wearing torn clothes. He had worn a sheet over that and was carrying shoes in his hands. He told me that some people talk about you. I asked him whether he was not an Arab? He replied that he was indeed an Arab. I told him: Arabs do not hate Ali (a.s.) and perhaps you are among those who deny the cistern of Kauthar. Beware! If you reach Kauthar with this hatred, you will indeed die thirsty."
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Imam Ja'far Sadiq (a.s.) narrates from his predecessors that the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) said, "Allah gives abundant sustenance to whomsoever He desires. Similarly the mercy of Allah is spread far and wide for the sinners day and night waiting for the person to repent and be forgiven. The mercy of Allah waits at sunset for the people who committed sins during the day to repent and get themselves forgiven."
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One who inscribes: Maashaa Allaahu laa quwwata illaa billaahi astaghfirullaah on his ring, will remain safe from devastating poverty.
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Imam Ja'far Sadiq (a.s.) asked one of his companions, "Are there any fruits in the market which you like and desire to have?" "Yes," said he. Imam (a.s.) said, "If you see a thing, which is beyond your capacity to buy, be patient and you will get a reward for it."
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Imam Ja'far Sadiq (a.s.) narrates from his predecessors that Amirul Momineen (a.s.) said, "It is the habit of jurists and wise people to advise about three things in their every letter written to each other. Nothing else was present among them; that is one who is only worried about the hereafter, Allah will fulfill his worldly wishes and needs. Allah improves the exterior of one who improves his interior and one who develops good between himself and Allah, Allah develops good between him and the people."
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If Allah has given His slave great bounties then if he praises Allah for those bounties this praise is better and heavier than that bounty.
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One who thanks Allah after having food is like a person who has fasted. One who thanks Allah for a thing which He has not granted him, he will get the reward of patient ones.
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Imam Ja'far Sadiq (a.s.) narrates that the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) said, "O Ali (a.s.)! The Almighty Allah has kept poverty among His creatures as a trust. One who keeps it hidden will be like one who stays awake at night for Allah and observes fast. One who reveals his poverty in front of a person who can fulfill his desire but does not do so, such a person has killed that poor man. This person is not killed by a sword or a lance but by a wound on his heart."
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Almighty Allah will order a caller on the Day of Judgment to call out for the poor ones. Some people will stand up and they will be ordered to go to Paradise. When they reach the door of Paradise, they will be asked, "Do you want to go to Paradise even before accounting of deeds?" They will reply, "Were we given something whose account we should give?" Almighty Allah will say, "My servants! You are right. I didn't give you poverty to disgrace you but for this day. Go among the people and see. Whoever did good to you, hold his hand and make him enter Paradise along with you.
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Imam Ja'far Sadiq (a.s.) narrates from his predecessors that the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) said, "O poor ones! Be happy. Allah's pleasure is granted to your hearts. Allah will pay the price of your poverty. If you had not been poor there was no reward for you."
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May Allah shower mercy on His virtuous and pious servant who did not beg inspite of difficulties even though he was troubled in this world and his desires were not fulfilled.
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The reward of shaking hands with each other is equal to the reward of a soldier in the way of Allah.
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Imam Ja'far Sadiq (a.s.) narrates from his predecessors that Amirul Momineen (a.s.) said, "One who utters the name of Allah before meals will never be questioned about that bounty of Allah."
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The Almighty Allah will reward with a river in Paradise one who feeds a hungry person.
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Paradise is made obligatory for one who feeds a hungry person.
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One who enjoys tasting water in the world, Allah will make him enjoy pure wine in Paradise.
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My father was having less money and had more expenses then too he used to give Sadaqah every Friday. He used to say that the reward of Sadaqah on Friday is two-fold, for Friday is better than all other days.
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