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Key Concepts in Islamic Spirituality (2)

Thankfulness The virtue of thankfulness is very much related to love for Allah (SWT). If you are thankful you will certainly love Allah because of all His favours and if you love Allah you will believe in Him and obey him. Thus, thankfulness is the core of imān (faith).

Key Concepts in Islamic Spirituality (1)

Love, thankfulness and humbleness are three very important or perhaps even the most important concepts in Islamic spirituality. In this paper, they will be discussed briefly. These three concepts are chosen not only because they are theoretically important, but also because they are practically rewarding. If we want to grow spiritually, we can easily do this by developing these qualities in our lives.

The Commentaries on Nahj al Balaghah

Since the times of al-Radi, Nahj al-balaghah has been a subject of study and interpretation. As reported earlier al Sayyid al-Murtada's daughter used to narrate her uncle's work, and the book had become a subject of study in academic circles.

Introducing Nahj al-balagha

Nahj al-balāgha (Arabic: نهج البلاغة) (the Peak of Eloquence) is a collection of sayings and writings of Imam 'Ali (a) which have been compiled by al-Sayyid al-Radi in late 4th/10th century (finished in 400/1009-1010).

Book “Pardon Appeal and Repentance” Translated to English

Through the efforts of Non-Iranian Pilgrims Office of Astan Quds Razavi, the book “Pardon Appeal and Repentance” was translated into English.

Nearness to Allah 2

Allah’s (awj) nearness to things In regards to the nearness of Allah (awj) to things, the verses of the Qur`an can be divided into four categories.

Nearness to Allah 1

Question: What is nearness to Allah (awj)? How many different kinds of nearness are there? How can we gain nearness to Allah (awj)? In lexicographical terms, “qurb” means the nearness of one thing to another. This can be in space or time. Because of this it is said that something from a spatial point of view is near another thing. Or it is said that yesterday is, from a temporal point of view, closer to today than two days before yesterday. In another common usage, “qurb” means being the centre of attention of someone and to hold a special place near them.

Reflections on the Munajat of Imam Ali in the Mosque of Kufa 2

وَاَسْاَلُكَ الاْمانَ يَوْمَ لا يَنْفَعُ الظّالِمينَ مَعْذِرَتُهُمْ وَلَهُمُ اللَّعْنَةُ وَلَهُمْ سُوءُ الدّارِ، And I ask You for protection on the day when the unjust shall not benefit from their excuse and for them is curse and for them is the evil abode.

Reflections on the Munajat of Imam Ali in the Mosque of Kufa 1

This Munajat ("whisper prayer") is very similar to a monologue, recited by Imam Ali (a) addressing God. The Imam (a) highlights and emphasizes that God is the only one who can bestow on us mercy, as He is the Creator, the Infinite, and the Great, whilst we are the created, the finite, and the lowly. It is a very moving and heart- trembling supplication.

Qurʾān and AhlulBayt (S)

The process of Islam proceeds through two movements:The movement of tanzīl from above to below. This is the movement of revelation or the Qurʾān brought by the Prophet of Islam (S);

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