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[174] Hadith Explanation by Imam Khamenei | The Most Loved and Hated by Allah Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei narrates and explains a tradition narrated from the 6th divinely appointed Imam, Imam Ja\'far Sadiq (A), where his eminence speaks about the people that are most loved and honored by Allah, and the people that are most hated by Allah. What are the characteristics of the people who are most loved and honored by Allah? And what are the characteristics of the people who are most hated by Allah? What is the opposite of Dhikr? And finally, what does it mean to accuse Allah? Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei expounds upon the wise words of the 6th divinely appointed Imam, Imam Ja\'far ibne Muhammad al-Sadiq (A).

Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei narrates and explains a tradition from Tuhaf al-Uqool where the Messenger of Allah, the holy Prophet Muhammad (S) gives some advice to the 1st divinely appointed Imam, Imam Ali ibne Abi Talib (A). Yet, according to the Messenger of Allah (S), what is the worst kind of poverty? And what are the two things that are the opposite of Jahl and ignorance? And is this Jahl limited to just an individual or can it be applied to a whole nation? What is the most beneficial kind of wealth? What is the most terrifying kind of loneliness? What is the best kind of help? What does it mean that there is no intellect like planning and thinking through? Finally, what are the various contextual meanings of \'Hasab\'? Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei expounds upon the wise words of the Messenger of Allah, the holy Prophet Muhammad (S).

Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei narrates and explains a tradition from Tuhaf al-Uqool where the Messenger of Allah, the holy Prophet Muhammad (S) gives some advice to the 1st divinely appointed Imam, Imam Ali ibne Abi Talib (A). What are the actions that are most beloved by Allah? And who is considered to be among the best of the servants of Allah? And who is considered to be among the most virtuous of people? Who is considered to be among the richest of people? Finally, what is a secret about Islamic spiritual wayfaring? Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei expounds upon the wise words of the Messenger of Allah, the holy Prophet Muhammad (S).

Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei narrates and explains a tradition from Tuhaf al-Uqool where the Messenger of Allah, the holy Prophet Muhammad (S) gives some advice to the 1st divinely appointed Imam, Imam Ali ibne Abi Talib (A). What are some pieces of advice that the holy Prophet Muhammad (S) has given to the Commander of the Faithful, Imam Ali (A)? Is it acceptable to tell lies and commit treachery or betrayal? How should we fear Allah? What does the Messenger of Allah (S) say to Imam Ali (A) as regards to good moral and ethical qualities? And what does the Messenger of Allah (S) say to Imam Ali (A) in regards to bad moral and ethical qualities? Finally, what should we spend our life and wealth on? Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei expounds upon the wise words of the Messenger of Allah, the holy Prophet Muhammad (S).

Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei narrates and explains a tradition from Tuhaf al-Uqool where the Messenger of Allah, the holy Prophet Muhammad (S) gives some advice to the 1st divinely appointed Imam, Imam Ali ibne Abi Talib (A). What are some pieces of advice that the holy Prophet Muhammad (S) has given to the Commander of the Faithful, Imam Ali (A)? What three things did the holy Messenger of Allah (S) say to Imam Ali (A) are \'destructors\'? And what three things did the holy Messenger of Allah (S) say to Imam Ali (A) are \'rescuers\'? What does it mean to remain just whether we are satisfied or we are in anger? What does it mean to be moderate? And is it better for one to be wealthy or for one to be poor? Should we fear Allah even though we don\'t see Him? Finally, does it really matter that we cannot physically see Allah? Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei expounds upon the wise words of the Messenger of Allah, the holy Prophet Muhammad (S).

Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei narrates and explains a tradition from Tuhaf al-Uqool where the Messenger of Allah, the holy Prophet Muhammad (S) gives some advice to the 1st divinely appointed Imam, Imam Ali ibne Abi Talib (A). What are some pieces of advice that the holy Prophet Muhammad (S) has given to the Commander of the Faithful, Imam Ali (A)? And what are the four things that bring about divine punishment the quickest? How does Allah treat a person who treats others badly, while they are treated nicely by them? And how does Allah deal with a person who harbors animosity towards one who doesn\'t harbor animosity towards them? And how important is to keep relations of kinship intact? Finally, what happens to one who constantly breaks agreements, while the other party constantly keeps their agreements? Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei expounds upon the wise words of the Messenger of Allah, the holy Prophet Muhammad (S).

Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei narrates and explains a tradition from Tuhaf al-Uqool where the Messenger of Allah, the holy Prophet Muhammad (S) gives some advice to the 1st divinely appointed Imam, Imam Ali ibne Abi Talib (A). What are some pieces of advice that the holy Prophet Muhammad (S) has given to the Commander of the Faithful, Imam Ali (A)? What is wealth that is in hand and is present? What is wealth that is merely a credit? And why are those kinds of wealth considered to be merely credit? What is poverty that is in hand and is present? Finally, should one ask less or more of people when it comes to the fulfillment of their needs? Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei expounds upon the wise words of the Messenger of Allah, the holy Prophet Muhammad (S).

Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei narrates and explains a tradition from the divinely appointed Imam (A), where his eminence (A) explains, \"An Action Loved By Allah and An Action Hated By Allah\". Yet, what is that action which is loved and preferred by Allah? And on the other hand, what is an action that is hated by Allah? What does our material wealth have to do with this discussion? What are the meanings of the Arabic words \'Ifrat\' and \'Tafreet\'? What is the opposite of moderation? What is the meaning of the Arabic word \'Qasd\' and \'Israf\'? Should we even waste an insignificant kernel or the small pit of a fruit? And should we throw away the water that is left at the bottom of our glass or the tea in the bottom of our cup? Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei expounds upon the wise words of the divinely appointed Imam (A), as he explains, \"An Action Loved By Allah and An Action Hated By Allah\".

Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei narrates and explains a tradition from the 5th divinely appointed Imam, Imam Muhammad ibn Ali al-Baqir (A), where his eminence (A) speaks about, \"A Debt Which Even Martyrdom Can\'t Pay Off\". What kinds of sins does martyrdom in the way of Allah and for the sake of Allah atone for? What is the meaning of the Arabic word \'Takfir\'? And yet, what is one thing that martyrdom doesn\'t atone for? What categories does that thing fall in; is it limited to financial aspect only? And what are some things that can atone for the aforementioned instance that even martyrdom can\'t atone for? Finally, what is \"A Debt Which Even Martyrdom Can\'t Pay Off\". Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei expounds upon the wise words of the 5th divinely appointed Imam (A), Imam Muhammad ibn Ali al-Baqir (A).

Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei narrates and explains a tradition from the 1st divinely appointed Imam, Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (A), where his eminence (A) speaks about how, \"Far-Fetched Materialistic Hopes\". Yet, in this same tradition, what does Imam Ali (A) say about deeds and one\'s efforts in the acceptance of their deeds? And is merely increasing the quantity of a deed sufficient? And how can this concept be applied to Namaz and the Salat? What does Imam Ali (A) say in this tradition regarding Zuhd in this world? What is an example of far-fetched materialistic hopes and desires? Finally, why is it said that \"Far-Fetched Materialistic Hopes Will Destroy You\". Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei expounds upon the wise words of the 1st divinely appointed Imam (A), Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (A).

Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei narrates and explains a tradition from the divinely appointed Messenger of Allah (S), the holy Prophet Muhammad (S), where his eminence (A) speaks about how we need to, \\\"Look At The Faults Within, Before The Faults of Others\\\". When it is said in the traditions that we should detest our self, what does it mean? And what does the Arabic word \\\'Maqt\\\' mean? What does the holy Qur\\\'an say is the \\\"Greatest Terror\\\"? And what will the Day of Judgement be like? What is the basis of human error? And what are some passages from Dua Makarim al-Akhlaq that add to this discussion? And finally, what happens when we begin to \\\"Look At The Faults Within, Before The Faults of Others\\\"? Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei expounds upon the wise words of the divinely appointed Messenger of Allah (S), the holy Prophet Muhammad (S).

Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei narrates and explains a tradition from the 5th divinely appointed Imam, Imam Muhammad ibn Ali al-Baqir (A), where his eminence (A) speaks about the consequences of \"Oppressing One Who Has None But Allah\". What was a part of the last will and testament of 5 different Imams (A), one after the other? And in reality, what is the profundity of what we call a \'last will and testament\'? And even though oppressing in general is Haram, why did the Imams (A) single this kind of oppression out from among others? What is the difference between one who has a supporter and is oppressed, or one who has no supporter and is oppressed? And for which one of the aforementioned conditions, will one be shackled for and punished for quicker? Finally, what are the consequences of \"Oppressing One Who Has None But Allah\"? Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei expounds upon the wise words in the last will and testament of the 5th divinely appointed Imam, Imam Muhammad ibn Ali al-Baqir (A).

Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei narrates and explains a tradition from the 4th divinely appointed Imam, Imam Ali ibn Husayn al-Sajjad (A), where his eminence (A) speaks about \"Hasab, Karam, Niyyah, and the Imam\'s Sunnah\". Yet, what does the Arabic word \'Hasab\' mean? How is \'Hasab\' attained? And what does the Arabic word \'Nasab\' mean? And in Imam Sajjad (A)\'s environment, what does his eminence (A) say that is 180 degrees in contrast to what was being said by the people? Is humbleness and humility merely related to the actions of a person or is there a deeper more profound effect of humbleness and humility? What does the Arabic word \'Karam\' mean? And where does true \'Karam\' stem from? What verse of the holy Qur\'an speaks about \'Karam\'? And even though action is a manifestation of intention, what is the reality of an action without an intention? Finally, who is the most despised person by Allah and how is this related to an Imam\'s Sunnah? Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei expounds upon the wise words of the 4th divinely appointed Imam, Imam Ali ibn Husayn al-Sajjad (A), where his eminence (A) explains, \"Hasab, Karam, Niyyah, and the Imam\'s Sunnah\".

Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei narrates and explains a tradition from the 6th divinely appointed Imam, Imam Ja\'far al-Sadiq (A), where his eminence (A) tells us what is \"The Best Punishment for the Enemies of Blessings\". Yet, what does the term \'the enemies of blessings\' mean? And ultimately, who gives a person those blessings? What role does a person who has jealousy play in our discussion? And what does the Imam (A) say that a person must do in response to these \'enemies of blessings\'? Finally, what is \"The Best Punishment for the Enemies of Blessings\" and why is that so? Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei expounds upon the wise words of the 6th divinely appointed Imam, Imam Ja\'far ibn Muhammad al-Sadiq (A), where his eminence (A) tells us, \"The Best Punishment for the Enemies of Blessings\".

Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei narrates and explains a tradition from the 6th divinely appointed Imam, Imam Ja\'far al-Sadiq (A), where his eminence (A) quotes from the Messenger of Allah (S), the holy Prophet Muhammad (A) speaking about \"The Plague That Will Destroy Your Faith\". What attribute annuls and destroys a person\'s Iman, also known as their faith? What is the meaning of the Arabic word \'Shohh\' and how does it relate to this discussion? And is there only one kind of plague that can destroy an individual\'s faith and Iman? What is a verse from the holy Qur\'an in Surah al-Hashr that is relevant to this discussion regarding \'Shohh\'? And is the attribute of \'Shohh\' something that comes about all at once, or is it something that gradually occurs, to the point where one might not even notice it? What is the meaning of the Arabic word \'Dabib\' and what does it have to do with this discussion of ours? What are just a few of the types of \'Shirk\'? Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei expounds upon the wise words of the 6th divinely appointed Imam, Imam Ja\'far ibn Muhammad al-Sadiq (A), where his eminence (A) quotes from the Messenger of Allah (S), the holy Prophet Muhammad (S) where his eminence (S) speaks about, \"The Plague That Will Destroy Your Faith\".

Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei narrates and explains a tradition narrated from the 6th divinely appointed Imam, Imam Ja\'far ibn Muhammad al-Sadiq (A), where Imam Sadiq (A) speaks about \"Two Unforgivable Sins\". What is a practical thing that one can do, which can have one\'s sins of that day, forgiven? Is oppression of just one kind or are there many kinds of oppression; if so, what are they? And what does \'Murakebah\' and \'Muhasebah\' have to do with our discussion? Yet despite all this, are there any exceptions as regards to the sins that will be forgiven by Allah; how many exceptions are there, and what are those exceptions? And finally, why are these two actions considered to be \"The Two Unforgivable Sins\" that can\'t be forgiven, when all other sins will be forgiven by Allah in the context of the tradition stated by Imam Ja\'far al-Sadiq (A). Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei expounds upon the wise words of the 6th divinely appointed Imam, Imam Ja\'far al-Sadiq (A).

Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei narrates and explains a tradition narrated from the 6th divinely appointed Imam, Imam Ja\'far ibn Muhammad al-Sadiq (A), where Imam Sadiq (A) speaks about \"An Oppressed Turning Into An Oppressor\". Yet, is it possible for an oppressed person to turn into an oppressor? What is a tradition from Imam Ja\'far al-Sadiq (A) along these lines? How can a person who does Dua, turn into an oppressor? And does oppression have various different facets; some that we rarely consider to be oppression? Is there a limit to sending curses upon an oppressor and if so, what is the measure for that limit? What happens to a person who sends curses upon another, when they exceed certain limits? And finally, what is a Dua that turns the oppressed into an oppressor; according to a tradition stated by Imam Ja\'far al-Sadiq (A)? Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei expounds upon the wise words of the 6th divinely appointed Imam, Imam Ja\'far al-Sadiq (A).

Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei narrates and explains a tradition narrated from the 6th divinely appointed Imam, Imam Ja\'far ibn Muhammad al-Sadiq (A), where Imam Sadiq (A) speaks about how \"Oppressing Others Will Haunt You\". What does Imam Sadiq (A) say about the effects for a person when they commit oppression? Is it possible for the effects of one\'s oppression against others to be manifested in one\'s offspring? And in addition, is it possible for the effects of one\'s oppression against others to be manifested in the offspring of one\'s offspring? If the above is possible, then in what manner is this oppression that we commit against others manifest in our offspring or the offspring of our offspring? What verse of the holy Qur\'an does Imam Sadiq (A) bring as evidence to prove the tradition that his eminence (A) stated? Finally, why is it said that \"Oppressing Others Will Haunt You\"? Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei expounds upon the wise words of the 6th divinely appointed Imam, Imam Ja\'far al-Sadiq (A), where his eminence (A) speaks about how \"Oppressing Others Will Haunt You\".

Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei narrates and explains a tradition narrated from the Messenger of Allah (S), the holy Prophet Muhammad (S), where his eminence (S) tells us all, \"Don\'t Go Searching For the Secrets of Others\". Is it possible to have submitted to Islam by tongue, but still have faith and Eman not penetrate into one\'s heart and soul? What is a prerequisite of true pure faith in Allah? And what all includes one not searching for others\' faults and secrets? What happens when one starts to look for and search out the hidden faults of others? And is it possible that Allah will try to search out and look for the hidden faults of a person? What would happen to a person if Allah found it necessary to look for and search out the hidden faults of a person? Finally, as true believers and Mo\'mineen, why are we told, \"Don\'t Go Searching For the Secrets of Others\"? Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei expounds upon the wise words of the Messenger of Allah (S), the holy Prophet Muhammad (S), where his eminence (S) says to the true believers \"Don\'t Go Searching For the Secrets of Others\".

Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei narrates and explains a tradition narrated from the 1st divinely appointed Imam (A), Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (A), where his eminence (A) tells us all to, \"Think Positive About Your Religious Brother\". Yet, what does it mean to think positive about our religious brother? And on a societal level, why would it be important to think positive about our religious brother? What is an exception to this fundamental rule of good faith between religious brothers? And do these aforementioned principles apply only to the other person\'s actions, or does it also apply to the things that they say? Finally, as true believers and Mo\'mineen, why are we told to, \"Think Positive About Your Religious Brother\"? Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei expounds upon the wise words of the 1st divinely appointed Imam (A), Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (A), where his eminence (A) tells us all to, \"Think Positive About Your Religious Brother\".

Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei narrates and explains a tradition narrated from the 1st divinely appointed Imam (A), Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (A), where his eminence (A) tells us all, \"Don\'t Place Yourself Under the Target of Slander\". It is true that the Ahlul Bayt (A) have commanded us to think positive about our religious brothers and sisters; yet is there something that we might do which undermines this? What are some of the ways in which we place ourselves under the target of slander, which is known in Arabic as Tohmah? Who is in control when we keep our secrets to ourselves? And is the safekeeping of secrets merely limited to our own individual lives? Is not placing oneself under the target of slander limited to the common people, or are even religious scholars included in this statement? Finally, as true believers and Mo\'mineen, why are we told, \"Don\'t Place Yourself Under the Target of Slander\"? Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei expounds upon the wise words of the 1st divinely appointed Imam (A), Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (A), where his eminence (A) tells us all, \"Don\'t Place Yourself Under the Target of Slander\".

Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei narrates and explains a tradition narrated from the 1st divinely appointed Imam, Imam Ali ibne Abi Talib (A). What will happen to people when they are brought forth for reckoning on the Day of Judgement? What will Allah say to people as regards to His blessings? What will Allah command the angels to compare His blessings with, endowed upon the people by Him? And what will happen if our good deeds and our evil deeds are equal to each other? Furthermore, what is known as a \'Mubasherat\' narration? Finally, what will happen if our evil deeds outweigh our good deeds? Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei expounds upon the wise words of the 1st divinely appointed Imam, Imam Ali ibne Abi Talib (A).

Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei narrates and explains a tradition narrated from the 6th divinely appointed Imam, Imam Ja\'far al-Sadiq (A). What are the four traits that complete the Eman, the faith, of a believer? And what is the relationship between the heart of a believer and their good actions? Are good morals and good behavior limited to just the public sphere? Finally, what does it mean to withhold the excess in what we say? Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei expounds upon the wise words of the 6th divinely appointed Imam, Imam Ja\'far al-Sadiq (A).

Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei narrates and explains a tradition narrated from the 1st divinely appointed Imam, Imam Ali ibne Abi Talib (A), where Imam Ali (A) relates a tradition from the Messenger of Allah, the holy Prophet Muhammad (S). Why does the Messenger of Allah (S) say that man treats Allah unfairly? And what does gratefulness have to do with this concept? What is one of the ways that Allah shows His divine love to His creatures? When we commit sins, what are we really doing in regards to Allah? What is the most fundamental blessing that we should be grateful for? What are some other blessings that we have been blessed with by Allah? And what does an honorable angel relay to the Almighty Allah every single day and night? Finally, how would we react if we heard our description from the mouth of others? Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei expounds upon the wise words of the Messenger of Allah, the holy Prophet Muhammad (S).

Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei narrates and explains a tradition narrated from the 6th divinely appointed Imam, Imam Ja\\\'far Sadiq (A), where his eminence speaks about the fundamental pillars of Shukr. How does one truly show Allah that they are grateful? And what are the two fundamental pillars of Shukr? And what kind of behavior is opposite to Shukr and thankfulness? What does Tawfiq mean? And what is a true asking for forgiveness and repentance? Finally, what is the reality of Shukr and Istighfar? Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei expounds upon the wise words of the 6th divinely appointed Imam, Imam Ja\\\'far ibne Muhammad al-Sadiq (A).

Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei narrates and explains a tradition narrated from the 6th divinely appointed Imam, Imam Ja\'far Sadiq (A), where his eminence speaks about what one needs to do if they want their prayers to be answered. But what must one do, in order to have their prayers answered by Allah? And what happens when we put our hopes in people? What are some of the various motivators to put our hopes in people? And finally, what are some of the reasons that our prayers aren\'t answered? Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei expounds upon the wise words of the 6th divinely appointed Imam, Imam Ja\'far ibne Muhammad al-Sadiq (A).

Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei narrates and explains a tradition narrated from the 7th divinely appointed Imam, Imam Musa ibne Ja\'far al-Kadhim (A), where his eminence speaks about being serious and staying within the limits. But what limits must one stay within? And what does it mean to be serious? Should we ever consider our worship of Allah to be sufficient or satisfactory? And finally, what can be said about the chain of narrators in this specific tradition? Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei expounds upon the wise words of the 7th divinely appointed Imam, Imam Musa ibne Ja\'far al-Kadhim (A).

Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei narrates and explains a tradition stated by the Messenger of Allah, the holy Prophet Muhammad (S), where his eminence (S) speaks about \\\"The Two Fears of a Mo\\\'min\\\". What are those two fears of a Mo\\\'min? Why are these fears referred to as sign posts? And finally, do these two fears have any benefits for people or are they harmful? Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei expounds upon the wise words of the Messenger of Allah, the holy Prophet Muhammad (S).