Ethics

Adapted from: "The Role of Ideology in Constructing The Human Being" by: "Ar-Risaleh Center"

Adapted from: "The Role of Ideology in Constructin...

One of the characteristics of a hopeless per-son is that he always says: “I will come to nothing.” “I won’t have a shinning future,” etc. Being pessimistic, by destroying hope in themselves, they be-come a vertical dead body, which sits and looks for...

One of the characteristics of a hopeless per-son i...

Success is attaining which man wills for, both moral and material affairs. Of course success is not due to the mere talent of the person but it is related to her/his efforts and endeavors. In this way a virtuous person with strong will power and cont...

Success is attaining which man wills for, both mor...

Hope and good opinion towards Allah is the secret of many individual, social, moral and material successes. This world holds an important place in the dictionary of Islamic education, and the verse of the Holy Qur’an encourages hope in Allah and repr...

Hope and good opinion towards Allah is the secret ...

Hope is a suitable desire that is attainable in the future, and therefore because of its possibility is based on reality. So hope is a mental phenomenon such that the more it is based on reality and truth the more suitable and efficient it is. A wis...

Hope is a suitable desire that is attainable in th...

There are new instances of wastefulness and extravagance taking shape based on new circumstances. To name some instances one can refer to destruction of orchards and farmlands for construction of residential complexes in which case it is possible to ...

There are new instances of wastefulness and extrav...

If a person makes use of God-given blessings in an excessive manner he has conducted an act of wastefulness and extravagance and he will be accountable for his performance. This is not something merely related to individual life, but at the macro lev...

If a person makes use of God-given blessings in an...

Another aspect of a proper consumption model from the Islamic perspective is that instead of merely seeking to meet the demands of one’s family, the consumer must also think about the deprived and needy people of the society. Otherwise, the feeling o...

Another aspect of a proper consumption model from ...

The infallible Imams provided the needy persons with their needs in case of having surplus and in addition to this as superior humans and models for the whole humanity in the course of history; they even offered donations at the time of their own nee...

The infallible Imams provided the needy persons wi...

Some verses of the holy Qur’an consider gratefulness to God as a requisite for having faith in God and serving Him. Other verses have in different ways encouraged or recommended people to be grateful to God.The renowned Muslim exegete of the Holy Qur...

Some verses of the holy Qur’an consider gratefulne...

The meaning of lifeHuman beings are perfectionist and purposeful and strongly avoid banality, meaninglessness and purposelessness. Banality and vanity does not satisfy such a being, therefore if life does not have meaning and purpose, being alive has...

The meaning of lifeHuman beings are perfectionist ...

Those, whose meaning of life is confined to these worldly objectives, are satisfied with achieving those objectives. Just like a kid who becomes unutterably happy with small chocolates.Explaining the situation of such people, the Holy Qur’an states: ...

Those, whose meaning of life is confined to these ...

Some people believe that human beings should gain more to enjoy more. This mentality gives birth to greed. This mentality maintains that by traversing this path, we can enjoy more and gain more provisions and comfort. But, as a matter of fact, greedy...

Some people believe that human beings should gain ...

Man normally imagines that he has a long life and then thinks how to provide provisions for himself. His main mistake is that he thinks that his lifetime provisions should be available to him at present to make him feel comfortable. By preparing the ...

Man normally imagines that he has a long life and ...

Islam places great emphasis on each individual taking account of one's actions. Setting aside some time during the end of the day to evaluate ourselves and work on our weaknesses is highly commendable and is one of the best methods towards improving ...

Islam places great emphasis on each individual tak...

The person who arranges his/her programs in various walks and phases of life on the basis of a carefully designed order is most likely to achieve the desired level of success in the fulfilment of the goals. No doubt, through orderliness, discipline a...

The person who arranges his/her programs in variou...

Thus, human dignity requires “becoming humane”‌ and not becoming “the lowest of the low”‌. We become the lowest of the low when we reject faith in God. “Those who reject faith, whether they are followers of the book or idolaters, are the worst of cre...

Thus, human dignity requires “becoming humane”‌ an...

The Holy Qur’an mentions “We have honored the progeny of Adam”‌ (17:70). God did so, first by “making him the best of creation”‌ (95:4) and then blowing into him His own spirit (Qur’an; 15:29, 32:29) Adam was created from clay. What is common between...

The Holy Qur’an mentions “We have honored the prog...

The Consequences of LyingNow that the true face of a lie has been exposed, what remains is to know where lying will lead the individuals and society.First and foremost, from a religious standpoint, Allah warns us against lying. The Prophet (peace be ...

The Consequences of LyingNow that the true face of...

Do not lie! From a religious perspective, lying is wrong. From an ethical perspective, lying is wrong. We continue to be warned against lying.While there are many who never lie, there are many of us who find it very hard to not lie. Even worse, there...

Do not lie! From a religious perspective, lying is...

Divine trial is an unchangeable and constant divine tradition. God tries all humans at all times. Therefore the prophets and divine authorities are not only exempted from this rule, their trial is harder. Because God afflicts those who are beloved ar...

Divine trial is an unchangeable and constant divin...