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Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei narrates and explains a tradition from the divinely appointed Imam (A), where his eminence (A) answers the following question, \\\"Where Does the Nobility and Dignity of a Mo\\\'min Lie In?\\\" What is the nobility of a Mo\\\'min? And what is the gauge and measure for nobility in a materialistic society? What is the dignity and honor of a Mo\\\'min? And what is the gauge and measure for dignity and honor in a materialistic society? What did Islam come to eradicate when it comes to fake values and fraudulent value systems? What are the idols of the heart and the idols of the Nafs? What is the measure for nobility in an Islamic society? And what is the gauge for dignity in an Islamic society? And finally, \\\"Where Does the Nobility and Dignity of a Mo\\\'min Lie In?\\\" Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei expounds upon the wise words of the divinely appointed Imam, as he explains the answer to the following question, \\\"Where Does the Nobility and Dignity of a Mo\\\'min Lie In?\\\"

Where does one start if they want to make their motivations for their actions the satisfaction and approval of Allah? What should one consider and think about before they do anything? Does the love of the materialistic world create a deadly impediment when it comes to doing things for the sake of Allah? What should one do when there is a conflict between the wants of the self and the wants of Allah? And finally, what is a higher spiritual level when it comes to choosing between the wants of the self and the wants of Allah? The late Ayatollah Misbah-Yazdi (R) provides us with a short, but profound lesson on the basics of loving Allah. #Akhlaq #Love #Allah #Concepts #Beliefs #Salvation

Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei narrates and explains a tradition from the 6th divinely appointed Imam (A), Imam Ja\\\'far al-Sadiq (A), where his eminence (A) answers the following question, \\\"What stabilizes Eman (faith)?\\\" Still, what are two ways in which one can protect their faith? And what role does greed have to play in all this? What shakes and weakens one\\\'s faith? And what is the precise definition of Wara\\\'? Why is it that some people begin with a high level of faith, but over time, their faith weakens? And what is the precise definition of greed? Finally, what role does hypocrisy and Nifaq play in all this? Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei expounds upon the wise words of the 6th divinely appointed Imam, Imam Ja\\\'far al-Sadiq (A), as he explains the answer to the following question, \\\"The Two Ways To Protect Your Faith\\\".

If you love someone, you will also love the things that are related to them? And along these lines, what are the things that are related to Allah? How does the love of the Messenger of Allah (S) and the Ahl al-Bayt (A) play in all this? And when one loves someone, do they mourn over the beloved? And is this behavior a natural part of a human being? Finally, what does the servitude of Allah have to do with all this? The late Ayatollah Misbah-Yazdi (R) provides us with a short, but profound lesson on the basics of loving Allah. #Akhlaq #Love #Allah #Concepts #Beliefs #Salvation

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\\\".

If you love someone, you will also love the things that are related to them? And along these lines, what are the things that are related to Allah? How does the love of the Messenger of Allah (S) and the Ahl al-Bayt (A) play in all this? And when one loves someone, do they mourn over the beloved? And is this behavior a natural part of a human being? Finally, what does the servitude of Allah have to do with all this? The late Ayatollah Misbah-Yazdi (R) provides us with a short, but profound lesson on the basics of loving Allah. #Akhlaq #Love #Allah #Concepts #Beliefs #Salvation

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).

What is the meaning of Muhasebah? And what is the meaning of Murakebah? When should one take account of one\\\\\\\'s self? What should one take into account? What is the first level of Murakebah? What is the second level of Murakebah? Finally, what is the third level of Murakebah and what verse of the holy Qur\\\\\\\'an applies to it? And ultimately, \\\\\\\"What Are The Stages of Murakebah?\\\\\\\" The late Ayatollah Misbah-Yazdi (R) provides us with a short, but profound lesson on the basics of loving Allah. #Akhlaq #Love #Allah #Concepts #Beliefs #Salvation

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).

There are times that even though we try our best to stay pure and pious, but things might enter our hearts; why does this happen? And how does Shaytan portray bad and ugly deeds to us, those deeds that Allah doesn\\\\\\\'t like? And what are some of the things that one must do in order to save themselves from the traps of Shaytan and the carnal self? What role does Murakebah play in the answer to the aforementioned question? When does one become aware of the presence of Allah? And when this strengthens, what happens to a person in the morning and in the evening; and for that matter at all times, whether day or night? And ultimately, \\\\\\\"How Do You Completely Focus Upon Allah?\\\\\\\" The late Ayatollah Misbah-Yazdi (R) provides us with a short, but profound lesson on the basics of loving Allah. #Akhlaq #Love #Allah #Concepts #Beliefs #Salvation

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).

How does one build their Hereafter? And what has Allah provided His created beings right in this world? What happens when one truly comprehends the value of the blessings endowed by Allah? And according to the holy Qur\\\\\\\'an, what does Allah do in return for our gratefulness? What should we do with the love and attachment to the materialistic world, known as the Dunya? What is necessary for us to do, if we want Allah to place the love for Him, in our heart? And finally, what was \\\\\\\"Allah\\\\\\\'s Wisdom In Creating This World\\\\\\\". The late Ayatollah Misbah-Yazdi (R) provides us with a short, but profound lesson on the basics of loving Allah. #Akhlaq #Love #Allah #Concepts #Beliefs #Salvation

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).

What is a verse of the holy Qur\\\\\\\'an that tells us what to do if we want tranquility? What are some of the applications of the heart? And what is another verse of the holy Qur\\\\\\\'an that speaks about a heart that does not understand? And in accordance with this verse of the holy Qur\\\\\\\'an, what quality do some of the people of Hell have? What happens when Allah puts the love for Him, in one\\\\\\\'s heart? And finally, how can it be possible that \\\\\\\"The Heart Will Witness the Glory of Allah\\\\\\\"? The late Ayatollah Misbah-Yazdi (R) provides us with a short, but profound lesson on the basics of loving Allah. #Akhlaq #Love #Allah #Concepts #Beliefs #Salvation

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\\\".

What is one of the Sunnats of Allah? Does Allah guide all of His creations towards the path of salvation or does He guide only a select few? If one wants Allah\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s special guidance, what must they do? And why would Allah not give this special guidance right from the beginning? Furthermore, what verses from the holy Qur\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'an apply to this discussion? And is it possible that there is a level of spiritual wayfaring where Allah, the Almighty, Himself takes the hand of a spiritual wayfarer and guides them? Finally, what does it mean when we speak about \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\"Allah\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s Special Guidance to Those Who Appreciate It\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\"? The late Ayatollah Misbah-Yazdi (R) provides us with a short, but profound lesson on the basics of loving Allah. #Akhlaq #Love #Allah #Concepts #Beliefs #Salvation

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\\\".

What is the meaning of the Arabic word \\\\\\\'Infaq\\\\\\\'? And what all does \\\\\\\'Infaq\\\\\\\' purify? How does \\\\\\\'Infaq\\\\\\\' purify one from the love and attachment to the materialistic world? What is the ultimate purpose of certain events that happen in our lives, whether good or bad? And in what parts of our lives\\\\\\\' does Allah play a role in? There is one blessing that if it is put on one side of a scale, and all the blessings of the cosmos are put on the other side, that one blessing will be weightier; what is that blessing? And finally, what points are necessary to know if we want to know \\\\\\\"How To Open The Eyes of the Heart\\\\\\\"? The late Ayatollah Misbah-Yazdi (R) provides us with a short, but profound lesson on the basics of loving Allah. #Akhlaq #Love #Allah #Concepts #Beliefs #Salvation

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\\\".

When Allah loves somebody, what does He do to them as regards to the pleasures of the world? And why does Allah state in the holy Qur\\\\\\\'an that He will endow the good and righteous with blessings, joy, bliss, and pleasures in the Hereafter? Can the joys and pleasures of this transient world be compared to the pleasures and joy of the Hereafter? And when you think about the best days of your life, how long did it really last, especially now that it is long gone? What is the relationship between Taklif (duty) and Takamul (perfection)? And what is the relationship between acting on one\\\\\\\'s duty and Taklif, and the spiritual progress that one makes on their journey towards Allah? Finally, what points are necessary to know if we want to be among those who \\\\\\\"Don\\\\\\\'t Trade The Joys of the Hereafter\\\\\\\"? The late Ayatollah Misbah-Yazdi (R) provides us with a short, but profound lesson on the basics of loving Allah. #Akhlaq #Love #Allah #Concepts #Beliefs #Salvation

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).

Who does Allah the Almighty address on the Day of Judgement? And against whom will human beings and the Jinn testify against, on the Day of Judgement? Will any of the blessings of the Hereafter reach the people of Hell? And can the the materialistic world, known as the \\\\\\\'Dunya\\\\\\\', become a tool for reaching prosperity in the Hereafter? And finally, what is \\\\\\\"The World That Is Condemned by Allah\\\\\\\"? The late Ayatollah Misbah-Yazdi (R) provides us with a short, but profound lesson on the basics of loving Allah. #Akhlaq #Love #Allah #Concepts #Beliefs #Salvation

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).

What is the effect of the first level of divine nurturing? Why is it said that a person will flee the people, when on the other hand being with people isn\\\\\\\'t necessarily condemned? Is socializing a need for human beings and if so, why and for what purpose? Can social gatherings turn into a source of evil, and if so, how? What kind of a quality in a person, would make another person flee from them? And finally, what is the connection between \\\\\\\"Socializing And The Road Towards Perdition\\\\\\\"? The late Ayatollah Misbah-Yazdi (R) provides us with a short, but profound lesson on the basics of loving Allah. #Akhlaq #Love #Allah #Concepts #Beliefs #Salvation

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\\\".