Imam Muhammad ibn Ali [a]
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: "There are three groups of people: those who are quiet; those who remember Allah; and those who say things to cause discord among the people."
Mishkat ul-Anwar, Section 1 on Faith, Islam & Related Issues, Chapter 15 On Remembrance, Hadees 259 link
Jabir said that he once told Imam Baqir (a.s): "There are some people who are such that whenever a part of the Quran is read for them or they are reminded of it, one of them becomes unconscious. He gets so unconscious that he will not even realize it if you cut off both his hands or legs." The Imam (a.s) said Praise be to Allah. This is a Satanic act. They have not been instructed to do so. The Quran is only meant to cause fear of Allah, softening of the heart and weeping."
Mishkat ul-Anwar, Section 1 on Faith, Islam & Related Issues, Chapter 15 On Remembrance, Hadees 273 link
A similar kind of tradition is to be found in the book Al Kafi, Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (a.s.) says:
Greater Sins Vol 2, The Twenty-Fifth Greater Sin ,page 158; Wasaelush-Shia link
"Concealing faith is necessary in all issues."
Mishkat ul-Anwar, Section 1 on Faith, Islam & Related Issues, Chapter 11 On Concealing Faith, Hadees 191 link
Zurara asked Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (a.s.): "The oppressive rulers forcefully collect taxes from us. Can we swear falsely that we have nothing to give tax on when it is not possible to save our money without swearing falsely?"
Greater Sins Vol 2, The Eighteenth Greater Sin ,page 54; Wasaelush Shia link
A person wrote a letter to Imam Muhammad Baqir (a.s.) and asked about something which was being wrongly attributed to him (Imam a.s).
Greater Sins Vol 2, The Eighteenth Greater Sin ,page 55; Mustadrakul Wasael link
Abi Al-Ghadah quoted on the authority of his father: "One of the followers of the Ummayad clan requested permission to visit Imam Baqir (a.s). We were afraid of him and told the Imam (a.s) that he might have ill intentions. Why don't you hide and we will tell him that you are not here." The Imam (a.s) replied: "No, let him enter. Allah's Prophet (a.s) has said that Allah hears whatever is said, and sees the hands of all the oppressors. Thus he cannot say what Allah does not want him to say, and cannot do anything that Allah does not want him to do." Then the Imam (a.s) admitted him into his presence. He came in and asked his questions, heard the answers to his questions, and then left.
Mishkat ul-Anwar, Section 1 on Faith, Islam & Related Issues, Chapter 3 On Certitude,Page 54, Hadees 33 link
Imam Baqir (a.s) narrated upon the authority of Allah's Prophet (a.s): "Allah the Almighty said: I swear by my Honor, Majesty, Greatness, Grandeur, Light, and Highness of Position that none of the servants will choose his desires over Mine, without Me disrupting his affairs, and ruining his life, and getting him involved in it; and not giving anything to him but what I have destined for him. I swear by My Honor, Majesty, Greatness, Grandeur, Light, and Highness of Position that no servant chooses My wants over his own desires without My angels protecting him; and establishing the Heavens and the Earth to provide for his sustenance; and pursuing his business and protecting his interests; and turning the tables around and making the world to turn out to be in his favor against his expectations.
Mishkat ul-Anwar, Section 1 on Faith, Islam & Related Issues, Chapter 4 On Reliance and Trust in God,Page 59, Hadees 40 link
Imam Baqir (a.s) said: "The most deserving person is one who trusts in Allah, and has recognized Allah. Anyone who is pleased with what Allah has destined for him shall receive it, and Allah will grant him a great reward! But if anyone is not pleased with what Allah has destined for him shall receive that which Allah has destined for him, but Allah will cancel his reward."
Mishkat ul-Anwar, Section 1 on Faith, Islam & Related Issues, Chapter 4 On Reliance and Trust in God,Page 59, Hadees 42 link
Imam Baqir (a.s) said: "Whoever relies on Allah will never be defeated, and whoever takes refuge in Allah will never fail."
Mishkat ul-Anwar, Section 1 on Faith, Islam & Related Issues, Chapter 4 On Reliance and Trust in God,Page 61, Hadees 45 link
Imam Baqir (a.s) described Allah's statement: "But no, by the Lord, they can have no (real) faith, until they make thee judge in all disputes between them." [The Holy Quran: Nisaa 4:65] as: "Submission, contentment, and satisfaction with what Allah has destined."
Mishkat ul-Anwar, Section 1 on Faith, Islam & Related Issues, Chapter 4 On Reliance and Trust in God,Page 63, Hadees 51 link
Imam Baqir (a.s) said: "Allah's Prophet ran into a group of camel riders during one of his trips. They greeted him and he asked them who they where. They said they were believers. The Prophet (a.s) asked them about the truth of their faith. They replied: "Contentment with what Allah has destined, entrusting themselves to Allah, and submitting to Allah's orders." Then Allah's Prophet (a.s) said: "These are wise and knowledgeable people with such a high rank, near that of the Prophets." Then he faced them and said: "If you are truthful, do not build what you shall not reside in; do not collect what you shall not eat; and fear Allah to Whom you shall return."
Mishkat ul-Anwar, Section 1 on Faith, Islam & Related Issues, Chapter 4 On Reliance and Trust in God,Page 63, Hadees 53 link
On the day of Qiyamat the drunkard would come with a black face, a protruding tongue and the saliva dripping upon his chest
Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 266; Wasaelush Shia link
He will scream, 'Thirst! Thirst!' And Allah would have the right to make him drink from the well that contains the pollutants of the adulterers
Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 266; Wasaelush Shia link
Disobedience to the order of Allah is mostly due to alcoholism. The alcoholic abandons namaz. He even commits incest under the influence of alcohol. He loses his senses."
Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 267; Wasaelush Shia: chapter of prohibited drinks link
Fornication has six types of effects. Three are for this world and three for the Hereafter. The three evils which become evident in this world are:
Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 211 link
Whoever commits Fornication with a Muslim, Jew, Christian or Magian woman, whether she is a slave or a free woman; and dies without repenting of his sin, then the Almighty Allah opens three hundred doors of punishment in his grave. From each door many snakes, scorpions and pythons emerge from the fire and burn and torment him till the Day of Qiyamat.
Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 211 link
When a fornicator will rise from his grave the stink of his body shall hurt the people. The people will know what deeds he had committed in the world. Till the Almighty Allah would order him to be thrown into the fire
Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 211 link
Know that Allah has prohibited Himself the Haraam things. He has also prescribed the rules and regulations of life. No one is more modest than Allah. It is His modesty that He has prohibited Fornication
Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 211 link
O creatures of Allah! Know that Allah the Gracious shall question you about your every small and big deed
Greater Sins Vol 2, The Twenty-Sixth Greater Sin ,page 184; Surah Zilzaal 99:7-8 link
Oppression is of three types. One that Allah will not forgive, second which is He will forgive and lastly one which he will 'take away'.
Greater Sins Vol 2, The Twenty-Sixth Greater Sin ,page 186; Wasaelush Shia link
Allah has not given superiority to a Momin in three circumstances.First, to return what has been entrusted to you for safe keeping whether it belongs to a Momin or a Kafir.
Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 144; Al Kafi link
Certainly, if a person is good to his parents when they are alive but forsakes them after they die and does not repay their debts or pray for their forgiveness, Allah will record 'Aaq-e-Waledain' in the account of his deeds. On the other hand, if a person is 'Aaq-e-Waledain' when they are alive but after their death repays their debts and prays for their forgiveness and salvation, Allah will include him among the righteous people
Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 146 link
Secret charity cools down Divine anger while goodness to parents and benevolence to relatives, prolongs life
Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 140; Behaarul Anwaar link
Benevolence to parents and secret charity, ward off poverty, and both (these deeds) prolong life. Seventy types of death are kept away
Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 140; Behaarul Anwaar link
Those who assure me that they will be benevolent to parents and do good to the relatives, I will give them excess of wealth and a long life and assure them of being close among our group."
Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 140; Mustadrakul Wasael link
There are three sins whose punishment has to be borne in this world itself:-
Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 159; Al Kafi link
Jabir Ibne Abdullah Ansari (r.a.) has related from Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (a.s.) that he quotes the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) as follows:
Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 160 link
The relatives in this Ayat(Surah Nisa 4:1), include all, and not only the nearest ones. Certainly Allah has ordered kindness towards all the relatives. Allah has given so much importance to this deed that he mentions it with his exalted name.
Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 161; Al Kafi link
Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (a.s.) relates from Hazrat Abu Zar Ghaffari (r.a.) who quotes the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) to have remarked:
Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 163; Al Kafi link
Did not like to hear those in trouble say they seek refuge in Allah from trouble.
Mishkat ul-Anwar, Section 1 on Faith, Islam & Related Issues, Chapter 6 On Thanksgiving, Hadees 103 link
"One day the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) was passing through the bazaar of Madinah. He (s.a.w.s.) told a wheat seller, 'Your wheat is of a good quality.' Then he put his hands inside the pile and found inferior quality of wheat below He said, 'I see that you have gathered the provisions of Khayanat and adulteration.'"
Greater Sins Vol 2, The Twenty-Fourth Greater Sin ,page 150; Iqaabul Aamaal link
After describing the qualities of the Shias, Imam Muhammad Baqir (a.s.) observed;
Greater Sins Vol 1, Part 2, page 28; Al-Kafi link
Whoever has been bestowed the love of Ali (a.s.) in his heart by Allah, is not prone to wavering (from his path) but he becomes steadfast on the path of Allah) and also towards other (matters)
Greater Sins Vol 1, Part 2, page 29; Behaarul Anwaar link
All those sins are Greater (the doer of which) is promised the fire (Hell)."
Greater Sins Vol 1, Part 2, page 34 link
"Whoever seeks the pleasure of the people in what raises Allah's anger will be admonished by the people who used to admire him before. Allah will protect whoever prefers to obey Allah, despite the people's displeasure, from any enemies. Allah the Almighty will remove from him the jealousy of any jealous ones, and the oppression of any oppressors, and will be his helper and protector."
Mishkat ul-Anwar, Section 1 on Faith, Islam & Related Issues,Chapter 13 On Enjoining the Right and Forbidding the Wrong, Hadees 234 link
"Allah the Almighty revealed the following to the Prophet Shu'aib (a.s): "I shall punish one hundred thousand people from your nation. Forty thousand of them are from the wicked ones, and sixty thousand of them are from the good people." Shu'aib (a.s) asked: "You punish the bad people. Why are the good people punished?" Allah the Almighty revealed to him: "They are the people who got along with the sinners, and were not worried about My Anger."
Mishkat ul-Anwar, Section 1 on Faith, Islam & Related Issues,Chapter 13 On Enjoining the Right and Forbidding the Wrong, Hadees 242 link
On the Day of Qiyamat, Allah shall cut off the flesh of one who conceals evidence; then order him to eat it before all the creatures.
Greater Sins Vol 2, The Twewntieth Greater Sin ,page 77; Wasaelush Shia link
One who goes back upon his testimony or conceals it wholly, Allah shall cut off his flesh and force him to eat it before everyone. And when he will enter Hell he would be chewing at his own tongue.
Greater Sins Vol 2, The Twewntieth Greater Sin ,page 77; Wasaelush Shia link
If one hears an evidence (i.e. he becomes a witness) but he had not been made a witness, then if he likes he can testify or he can prefer to remain silent.
Greater Sins Vol 2, The Twewntieth Greater Sin ,page 80; Wasaelush Shia link
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