Imam Muhammad ibn Ali [a]
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"One who testifies the disbelief of someone, there can be only two cases viz. either the person is testifying about a disbeliever or this disbelief returns to him. Hence keep away from ridiculing a believer."
Iqbal al-A`amal, page 339 link
"Injustice (Zulm) of this world is darkness (Zulumaat) of the hereafter."
Iqbal al-A`amal, page 340 link
"One who does injustice to another the Almighty Allah takes accounts for the loss of wealth and life caused. However, He forgives the injustice between him and Allah if he repents."
Iqbal al-A`amal, page 341 link
"Allah takes the revenge of an unjust from another unjust person. It is in accordance with the verse: And thus do We make some of the iniquitous to rule upon others on account of what they earned [Surah Anaam 6:129]."
Iqbal al-A`amal, page 342 link
"Surely there is a mountain in Hell called Sada, which has a valley called Saqar, which has a well called Hab-hab. As soon as the lid of this well was lifted, the entire Hell was engulfed in flames. This is the abode of tyrants."
Iqbal al-A`amal, page 342 link
Imam Muhammad Baqir (a.s.) narrates that the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) said, "Curse be on one who walks on the earth proudly for he is clashing against the Omnipotent One of the earth and heavens."
Iqbal al-A`amal, page 343 link
The believer is harder than a mountain, for the mountain is dispensable whereas nothing can separate the believer from his religion.
al-Kafi, v. 2, p. 241, no. 37; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 301 link
Among the people of Paradise, the first to enter therein will be the one who does good to others.
Amali al-Saduq, p. 210, no. 5; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 672 link
Regret for having pardoned someone is better and easier to bear than regret for having punished them
al-Kafi, v. 2, p. 108, no. 6; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 674 link
All sins are severe [in requital], but the severest of them are those that result in the growth of [polluted] flesh and blood
al-Kafi, v. 2, p. 270, no. 7; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 861 link
One of the firm decisions of Allah in the Wise Reminder (the Qur'an) is that it will be of no avail to man to strive with his soul and to act sincerely, if upon leaving this world to meet his Lord he is still guilty of any of the following sins for which he has not repented: that he associated anything else with Allah in his obligatory worship, or appeased his own anger by killing someone, or exposed acts committed by others, or sought fulfilment of his needs from people by introducing an innovation in his religion, or was two-faced in his encounters with people, or mingled among them deceitfully.
Nahj al-Balagha, Sermon 153; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 862 link
Among the sins that are unforgivable is when a man says, 'I wish I would only be punished on account of this one sin [deeming the sin so small that he thinks he can bear the punishment].
al-Khisal, p. 24, no. 83; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 862 link
Allah could not care less about the one who goes out of his way to commit a sin in private [thinking he can hide from Allah].
Bihar al-Anwar, v. 46, p. 247, no. 35; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 863 link
The martyr in Allah's way is absolved of every sin except for the unpaid debt; which has no substitute. Repaying the debt is a must; or the creditor may forgo it. (otherwise even the martyr will be interrogated regarding his debts).
Greater Sins Vol 2, The Twenty-Sixth Greater Sin ,page 175; Wasaelush Shia Chap 4, vol.13, page 83 link
As soon as the first drop of a martyr's blood is spilled all his sins are forgiven. Except for the unpaid debt, which is not excused. Its forgiveness can be achieved only by repaying (the debt).
Greater Sins Vol 2, The Twenty-Sixth Greater Sin ,page 175; Wasaelush Shia chap.4, Vol.13, page 85 link
Abu Samaniya asked Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (a.s.) regarding this, "I wish to go and settle down in Mecca or Madinah but I am in debt to some of the people here." Imam (a.s.) replied:
Greater Sins Vol 2, The Twenty-Sixth Greater Sin ,page 176; Al Kafi vol.5 page 94 link
There would be some people under the shade of the Arsh on the Day of Qiyamat such that their faces will be bright, their dresses and their chairs shall be glittering. Then an announcer will call: These are the people who did good towards the believers and gave respite to the incapable debtor till the time he could repay the debt.
Greater Sins Vol 2, The Twenty-Sixth Greater Sin ,page 180; Wasaelush Shia link
Imam Baqir (a.s) asked Jabir: "Does it suffice for one who claims to be our follower to just express his friendship with the members of the Holy Household? I swear by Allah that no one is our true follower unless he fears Allah and obeys Him. Our followers are known for their humbleness and frequent remembrance of Allah; fasting; praying; helping the orphans, the needy, the ones in debt and needy neighbors; reading the Quran; and talking properly with the people. They have always been trustworthy in their tribes." Jabir asked: "O' Grandson of the Prophet! I do not know anybody with these traits. Do not let the various sects affect you. Do you think that it suffices for one to say that he likes Imam Ali (a.s) and he is his follower, but does not do anything to support his claim? Or he says that he likes the Prophet, who is even better than Imam Ali (a.s), but does not take his example and follow his deeds and act according to the Prophet's tradition. Just having love for the Prophet (a.s) is of no use for him. Therefore fear Allah, and act in such a way as to attain what is near Allah, since there is no relation of kin between Allah and anyone. The one most loved by Allah is the one who is the most pious, and the noblest one is the one who fears Allah and obeys Him. I swear by Allah that it is not possible to get close to Allah unless by His obedience, and we do not hold the key to relief from the Fire of Hell, and no one has any authority over Allah. Whoever is obedient to Allah is our friend, and whoever disobeys Allah is our enemy. No one can attain our friendship unless by having nobility and piety."
Mishkat ul-Anwar, Section 2 On Shiites: Their Signs, and Manners Chapter 1 On Shiite Characteristics, Hadees 290 link
"Lean on the mid-sized cushion[14] so that those who have gone too far return and those who have been too slow reach you. By Allah, O' followers of the family of Muhammad! Beware that there are no relations of kin between Allah and us and we have no authority over Allah. One cannot get close to Allah except by obeying Him. Our friendship is useful for those who obey Allah, and is useless for those who are disobedient to Him. Amr said that the Imam (a.s) then turned around, faced them and said: "Do not be fooled, and do not accuse[15]." Amr asked: "What is meant by the mid-sized cushion?" The Imam (a.s) said: "Have you not noticed that when a group of people enter a house in which there are a variety of cushions, they choose the mid-sized ones to lean on and rest?"
Mishkat ul-Anwar, Section 2 On Shiites: Their Signs, and Manners Chapter 1 On Shiite Characteristics, Hadees 291 link
"The true followers of Imam Ali (a.s) are those who donate from their wealth to each other due to our friendship; become friends with each other due to our friendship; do not act oppressively if they get angry; do not waste things when they are pleased. They are blessings for their neighbors; and are a source of comfort and convenience for their associates."
Mishkat ul-Anwar, Section 2 On Shiites: Their Signs, and Manners Chapter 1 On Shiite Characteristics, Hadees 296 link
"Imam Ali's (a.s) followers are slim and their lips are dry due to frequent mentioning and praise of Allah in His remembrance."
Mishkat ul-Anwar, Section 2 On Shiites: Their Signs, and Manners Chapter 2 On Signs of the Shiites, Hadees 299 link
"When the time came for my father to pass away, he hugged me and said: "O' my dear son! I advise you to do what my father advised me to do at the time of his death and what his father had advised likewise. My son! Be patient with the truth, even if it is bitter."
Mishkat ul-Anwar, Section 1 on Faith, Islam & Related Issues, Chapter 5 On Perseverance,Page 72, Hadees 67 link
Imam Baqir (a.s) quoted on the authority of the Prophet (a.s): "I am amazed by a believer. Allah the Almighty does not destine anything for him unless there is some benefit in it for him. He should be patient if he is suffering from a calamity, and he should be grateful if he is granted something."
Mishkat ul-Anwar, Section 1 on Faith, Islam & Related Issues, Chapter 5 On Perseverance,Page 72, Hadees 68 link
Imam Baqir (a.s) quoted on the authority of Allah's Prophet (a.s): "Allah the Almighty said: "The dearest one to me is one who lives a simple life (is not attached to worldly life); benefits from prayers and worships Allah in private lives among the people (and is not famous); is patient with a low amount of divinely-destined daily bread; and dies with few inheritors, and a few people to cry over his death."
Mishkat ul-Anwar, Section 1 on Faith, Islam & Related Issues, Chapter 5 On Perseverance,Page 72, Hadees 70 link
Imam Baqir (a.s) said: Whoever is patient when a calamity befalls him and declares that there is no return except to Allah, and is content with divine orders, will receive divine rewards. Whoever does not do so will also be subject to divine orders, but he is blameworthy and Allah will cancel his reward."
Mishkat ul-Anwar, Section 1 on Faith, Islam & Related Issues, Chapter 5 On Perseverance,Page 73, Hadees 71 link
Jabir narrated that Imam Baqir (a.s) said: "The Prophet (a.s) did not let Khadijeh cry over the death of their son Tahir.Khadijed agreed, but said that she cried because she had milk. The Prophet (a.s) said: "Don't you want to see him standing at the gate of Heaven, waiting to take your hand when he sees you, and take you to the last spot in the Heaven? "She replied positively. Then the Prophet (a.s) said: "Allah is nobler and more honorable than to punish someone if He has taken away a loved one and he/she has been patient praising Allah."
Mishkat ul-Anwar, Section 1 on Faith, Islam & Related Issues, Chapter 5 On Perseverance,Page 73, Hadees 73 link
Imam Baqir (a.s) quoted on the authority of Allah's Prophet (a.s): "When Allah the Almighty sent Adam (a.s) from Heaven down to Earth, He ordered him to cultivate the Earth and eat the products of his manual labour. Adam (a.s) was wandering around and cried for two hundred years for being thrown out of Heaven. Then he prostrated to Allah, and stayed in prostration for three days and nights. Then he said: "O' Allah! Did You not create me with your own hands?" Allah replied: "Yes, but were you grateful and patient?" Adam said: "There is no Allah but You. I oppressed myself. Forgive me since You are the Merciful, the Benevolent." Allah the Almighty had mercy upon him for crying and accepted his repentance and forgave him. Allah is kind and accepts repentance."
Mishkat ul-Anwar, Section 1 on Faith, Islam & Related Issues, Chapter 5 On Perseverance,Page 76, Hadees 79 link
"There are two types of patience: patience in the face of calamities which is good, and patience in abstaining from what is forbidden, which is the best form of patience."
Mishkat ul-Anwar, Section 1 on Faith, Islam & Related Issues, Chapter 5 On Perseverance,Page 81, Hadees 84 link
Jabir narrated that Imam Baqir (a.s) said: "It is more manly to be patient during times of poverty, need, abstinence, and affluence than to give charity."
Mishkat ul-Anwar, Section 1 on Faith, Islam & Related Issues, Chapter 5 On Perseverance,Page 81, Hadees 85 link
Misappropriating the trust of Allah and His Prophet (s.a.w.s.) is their disobedience. As far as the breach of trust is concerned, every person is the trustee of the laws revealed by Allah.
Greater Sins Vol 2, The Twenty-SecondGreater Sin ,page 111; Tafseer Safi link
All kinds of games of betting are gambling and the sale, the purchase and the use of all the tools of gambling are Haraam. It is only an act that Shaitan instigates you to do
Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 286; Tafsir-e-Qummi link
Hazrat Jabir (r.a.) narrates from the report of Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (a.s.) who has quoted from the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.):
Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 289 link
Khaysameh stated that he went to say farewell to Imam Baqir (a.s). The Imam (a.s) told him "Deliver our greetings to our friends, and instruct them to adhere to piety. O' Khaysameh! Inform them that they shall not find any position near Allah except through their efforts, and they will not be our friends except through piety. On Judgment Day, one who admires a just man but acts otherwise and follows others will be most sorry."
Mishkat ul-Anwar, Section 1 on Faith, Islam & Related Issues, Chapter 12 On Piety, Hadees 220 link
In the Quran Allah has compared false testimony to polytheism.
Greater Sins Vol 2, The Nineteenth Greater Sin ,page 67; Mustadrakul Wasael link
Whenever a person testifies falsely to usurp the property of a Muslim, Allah writes at that very moment a punishment of the blazing fire for this man.
Greater Sins Vol 2, The Nineteenth Greater Sin ,page 68; Al Kafi link
The witness should testify only for that about which he is certain. He must fear Allah. To testify without having certainty or to testify against something without being certain is also falsehood. Allah (a.j.) says,
Greater Sins Vol 2, The Nineteenth Greater Sin ,page 70; Mustadrakul Wasael link
Allah the Almighty told Moses the son of Imran: "O' Moses! Give thanks that are due to being thankful to Me.' Moses asked "How can I give thanks that are due to being thankful to You when the blessings are yours, and being thankful for them is another blessing from You, too." Allah the Almighty said: "Just realizing that being thankful for My blessings is in itself a blessing, is the right of being thankful to Me."
Mishkat ul-Anwar, Section 1 on Faith, Islam & Related Issues, Chapter 6 On Thanksgiving, Hadees 124 link
"The steady increase of Allah's blessings will not be interrupted unless the gratefulness of the people stops."
Mishkat ul-Anwar, Section 1 on Faith, Islam & Related Issues, Chapter 6 On Thanksgiving, Hadees 126 link
Imam Baqir (a.s) said: "Do not associate with the rich. Before doing so you recognize the blessings that Allah has given you. But if you associate with the rich , you no longer recognize the blessings that Allah has given you."
Mishkat ul-Anwar, Section 1 on Faith, Islam & Related Issues, Chapter 6 On Thanksgiving, Hadees 132 link
Imam Baqir (a.s) quoted on the authority of the Prophet of Allah (a.s) Allah the Almighty said: "I swear by My Majesty and My Honor that I have not created any creature dearer to Me than a believer. That is why I put My own name (believer) on him. He should be content with My action if I deprive him of whatever lies between the East and the west, or if I bestow on him whatever exists between the East and the West. He should be patient with any catastrophes that I descend upon him, and he should be grateful for My blessings. O' Muhammad! Please record his name among the honest ones near Me."
Mishkat ul-Anwar, Section 1 on Faith, Islam & Related Issues, Chapter 7 on Contentment, Hadees 137 link
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