Bahlool’s Discussion with a Faqih
Reading Time: 3 minutesIt is said that a famous Faqih of Khorasan came to Baghdad. When Haroun heard of this, he invited the Faqih to his court. He was respectfully welcomed and was […]
Pride (Takabbur)
Mistaken Boost of Ego
Reading Time: 2 minutesAhmad ibn e Muhammad ibn e Abi Nasr Bizanti was one of the eminent religious scholars of his time. He engaged in discussion through correspondence with Imam Reza (‘a) and received such […]
The Guided One
Reading Time: 2 minutesHisham ibn e Abdul Malik went to Mecca to perform Hajj. He was the ruling Umayyad caliph of the time. After Hajj, he ordered his officers to bring all those […]
Piety Of Amir’ul-Mu’minin (a.s) – 3
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIt is narrated from Zaid Ibn Abi Wahab that one day Amir’ul-Mu’minin (a.s) came out of his house in such a way that his lower garment was having patches all […]
The Humility of the Rich and the Pride of the Beggar for the pleasure of Allah (S.w.T.)
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIt is mentioned in the book Layalil Akhbar that one day a rich man came to the Holy Prophet (S) dressed in expensive clothes and sat down in the assembly. […]
Remember Your Past
Reading Time: 2 minutesIt is written in the book “Adadus sin” that when Ayaz became a close confidante of the king, his detractors began to try to pull him down from this position. […]
The Proud people are insane
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIt is also narrated in Bihār al-Anwār that one day the messenger of Allah (S) was passing by a group of people intent on watching something. When he (S) enquired […]
What is Pride
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUmar bin Yazid says, I asked Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a.s.): “I eat well and wear a good perfume and ride the best horse. I am also accompanied by my slaves. […]
The Arrogance of Abu Jahl
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOne night Abu Jahl, the most obstinate enemy of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him and his holy progeny), was circumambulating the Ka’bah in the company of Walid Ibn […]