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💠 A Wake-Up Call: The Importance of Controlling the Tongue

🍃 Guarding the Tongue

A man once approached the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and said:
"Advise me, O Messenger of Allah."

The Prophet (PBUH) replied:
"Guard your tongue."

The man insisted:
"Advise me further, O Messenger of Allah."

The Prophet (PBUH) again emphasized:
"Guard your tongue."

When the man asked for advice a third time, the Prophet (PBUH) said:
"Woe to you! Is there anything that causes people to be thrown into the Hellfire on their faces except what their tongues have reaped?"

📚 Source: Tuhaf al-Uqul, Vol. 2, Pg. 56
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💠 Imam Ali (AS):
Hope in God's mercy is the most victorious of all hopes.

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✅ The Death of the Self refers to the "death of carnal desires." These desires are the unrestrained cravings of the self that go beyond the boundaries of reason and Sharia.

The death of the self involves suppressing the sensual and aggressive inclinations of the soul, which fundamentally stem from the faculty of imagination. For one to embark on the Great Migration (Hijrat-e-Kubra), they must first undertake the Greater Struggle (Jihad-e-Akbar). This greater struggle is precisely the suppression of carnal desires, referred to as the "death of carnal desires."

Thus, in the Great Migration, the traveler first becomes a martyr before they begin their journey. Only after martyring their carnal self do they find the path:
"And those who strive for Us – We will surely guide them to Our ways." (Quran 29:69)

It is after this martyrdom that Allah opens the paths to journey toward Him, the Almighty.

👤 Ayatollah Haj Sheikh Mojtaba Tehrani

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🔺 Tanya, a Newly Converted Muslim from Canada:

"Reciting the Quran brings me immense peace, and with Islam, I have an inner tranquility that I feel no external force can take away."

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🌸 I Found Inner Peace in Islam

📰 According to Rahyafte (The Comprehensive Platform for Preachers and New Muslims), a young Canadian woman who recently embraced Islam, introducing herself as Tanya, shared her journey to Islam and her feelings after embracing this divine faith in an interview with OnIslam:

🔹 Life Before Islam:
"Living as a non-Muslim felt empty and without identity. Before choosing Islam, I felt isolated and as though I had no roots or foundation. However, after becoming a Muslim, my life completely transformed. I no longer feel lonely or disconnected."

🔹 A Lonely Childhood:
"From childhood, I struggled with feelings of isolation. My parents, who were not deeply religious Christians, couldn’t answer my questions about life and its purpose. They left me to face my loneliness until high school, where I developed a close friendship with a Muslim classmate."

🔹 The Turning Point:
"Initially, I tried to explain Christianity to my Muslim friend while she shared Islam with me. I resisted being influenced by anyone’s beliefs and attempted to impose my own. But after many discussions, I decided to explore religions on my own, including Islam, Christianity, and Judaism, by studying in the library. This opened new doors in my life."

🔹 Discovering Islam’s Beauty:
"What attracted me to Islam were the values and beauty I found in this religion. As I read Islamic texts, I realized that the answers to questions I had wrestled with since childhood, which had seemed unsolvable, were now clear."

🔹 A Spiritual Awakening:
"Until that moment, I lived without direction or purpose. But now, I had found my way — Islam. My soul experienced a profound shock. I couldn’t eat, sleep, or think; all I wanted was to understand God. I had only heard the name of God, but He wasn’t alive in my heart."

🔹 A Life-Changing Encounter:
"After calling out to God repeatedly for two days, I finally felt an overwhelming sense of peace that I had never experienced before. My eyes filled with tears, and an inner voice told me I needed to become a Muslim. I ran out of class and approached a girl wearing a hijab, asking, ‘Are you Muslim?’ When she said yes, I told her, ‘I need to talk to you because I think I’m a Muslim too.’"

🔹 Embracing Islam:
"She introduced me to her family, who warmly welcomed me into their home and took me to the mosque. There, I recited the Shahada and officially became a Muslim. From that day forward, my life changed completely. I now feel I have a purpose to move toward and a reason to think about the future."

🔹 Inner Peace in Islam:
"Reciting the Quran brings me immense peace. With Islam, I have a sense of inner tranquility that I feel no external force can take away. It’s a peace I had never experienced before. To all my non-Muslim friends, I now say: If you want to understand true peace, choose Islam. This religion inherently carries a serenity that cannot be found elsewhere."

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🔸 Worship or Cultural Work & Helping the Poor...? 🔸

🔹 Ayatollah Haeri Shirazi 🔹

❓ Question:

Can we help people in need or engage in cultural activities instead of observing I‘tikāf (spiritual retreat)? For example, rather than spending time in I‘tikāf, could we dedicate the same amount of time to writing a book or performing other good deeds?

✅ Ayatollah Haeri Shirazi:

My father was not financially able to perform Hajj and had not yet made the pilgrimage. Someone once asked him:

“Would you rather go to Hajj or visit Karbala?”

He replied:

“I want to go to Karbala and ask Imam Hussain (peace be upon him) to make me financially capable of performing Hajj!”

The answer to this question is similar: Go and observe I‘tikāf, and ask God to purify your intentions so that you may become capable of carrying out truly effective cultural work.

Until your heart is purified, how can you genuinely help others? How can you act with sincere intentions?

Cultural activities can never replace I‘tikāf. Observe I‘tikāf so that you may be able to write a good book and purify your intentions.

Many of these recommended acts of worship have the power to transform a person's entire life. Sometimes, just three days of intimacy with God can transform a person's #Inner_World and entire outlook on life.

Do you know what that means?

It means that instead of being attached to this world, you become devoted to the Hereafter; and instead of being self-centered, you become God-centered.

Go into I‘tikāf for precisely this transformation — to change the very orientation of your inner self. 🌱

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🔸 Weekly Spiritual Cleansing 🔸

🔹 Ayatollah Haeri Shirazi 🔹

Friday Prayer is a #Weekly_Prayer.

Just as a person has both a daily and a weekly cleansing routine, the same applies to the heart.

Daily cleansing involves looking in the mirror at the washbasin, using a little soap, and freshening oneself up. This is something we do every day.

But once a week, we take a proper bath and give ourselves a thorough cleansing.

The home of our hearts also needs a weekly cleansing.

Friday Prayer has been prescribed for precisely this purpose: a weekly spiritual purification of the heart. 🌱

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🔸 Do Not Go Beyond Your Religious Obligations 🔸

🔹 Ayatollah Haeri Shirazi 🔹

▫️ We have no problem understanding religious principles in theory. Most of the difficulties we face arise because we have not gone through the practical training required to live by our faith. Our problem lies in applying general principles to real-life situations.

▫️ For example, sometimes a man or a woman consumes too much water. What should you do? Simply tell them once: “Please don't waste so much water.” And that's it.

People used to come to the Imams (peace be upon them) and say: “We told them what you instructed us to say, but they simply won't listen.”

The Imams would reply:

“You commanded them to do what is right and forbade them from doing what is wrong. You have fulfilled your responsibility. Do not keep insisting beyond that.”

▫️ Before the Islamic Revolution, Mr. Karbaschian once came to take me from Shiraz to Tehran to teach. He was the founder of the Alavi Schools and a very sincere, devoted man.

We travelled to Tehran by bus. Along the way, the driver played a music cassette. I was particularly sensitive to music. Once, while travelling with my brother, the driver turned up the music, and we actually got off the bus in the middle of the desert!

But this time, Mr. Karbaschian calmly said to the driver:

“Sir, would you please turn it off?”

The driver ignored him.

Mr. Karbaschian then turned to me and said:

“Well, we have fulfilled our duty of forbidding what is wrong. Now, let's sit down and continue our conversation.”

I was struck by how beautifully he handled the situation.

He believed that when there is a reasonable possibility that your advice will have an effect, you should speak up. But when it clearly has no effect, why needlessly upset yourself and wear down your nerves?

Consider carefully: What exactly is your religious responsibility?

🌱 Do not burden yourself by going beyond what God has required of you.

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🎥 Watch This!

🔹 Ayatollah Haeri Shirazi’s Thought-Provoking Response to Someone Asking for Du‘a! 🔹

Man: Hajj Agha, today is the day! I hope you will remember me in your prayers.

Ayatollah Haeri Shirazi: May God protect you.

Man: Please pray that my difficulties and problems will be resolved, God willing.

Ayatollah Haeri Shirazi: Would you like your medication to be stopped before your illness is cured, or after you recover?

Man: After I recover.

Ayatollah Haeri Shirazi: Then don't say anything more! God Himself knows when to take away your remedy. Don't be in a hurry!

🌱 That is why God says:

وَبَشِّرِ الصَّابِرِينَ

“And give glad tidings to those who are patient.”

(Qur’an 2:155)

✨ A beautiful reminder: Be patient. God knows when the time is right for your difficulties to come to an end.

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🔊 Audio Clip | Ayatollah Haeri Shirazi

🔸 I May Have Made a Mistake, But I Am No Betrayer! 🔸

❓ Question:

When I see the wives of my relatives and acquaintances, I sometimes feel that I did not choose a good wife in terms of beauty or other qualities. This leaves me disappointed, and I constantly blame myself for having rushed into my decision.

What would you advise me to do in this situation?

✅ Listen to Ayatollah Haeri Shirazi’s thought-provoking response:

🎙️ Ayatollah Haeri Shirazi:

There is a difference between water and a mirage.

Imagine that you see what appears to be water one kilometer away. You walk that distance to reach it, but when you get there, you see what looks like water another kilometer ahead. You keep walking, and the same thing happens again. That is a mirage.

Real water, however, is different: you walk one kilometer and actually reach it.

Now, you say that someone else's wife is better than yours. But even if you had married the most beautiful woman in the world, the moment you saw someone more beautiful, the same temptation would arise. That, too, is a mirage.

You think you have lost because you chose an average option. But even if you had chosen the very best, this illusion could still follow you.

Perhaps the other woman is not even objectively more beautiful; perhaps what is missing is compatibility between you.

Let me give you another example.

Some religious scholars from a city once visited Imam Khomeini in Najaf. They told him:

"We have a local official who is on good terms with us and helps us with arrangements for the Hajj pilgrimage. He has invited us to attend a gathering where he wants us to speak briefly about security. Should we participate?"

The Imam asked:

"If you fulfill his request, will he then ask you for something in return?"

They replied: "Yes."

He asked: "Will there come a time when he asks you for something you cannot possibly do?"

They said: "Yes, that could happen."

The Imam then said:

"If you know that eventually you will have to confront him and refuse his request, why take the first steps toward building that relationship in the first place?"

The lesson is this: Do not allow yourself to become trapped in a cycle of endless comparison and dissatisfaction.

You say you have seen someone more beautiful and now regret your choice. But remember: even if you had chosen the most beautiful woman, someone else might eventually have caught your attention.

So, first, focus on something important.

When you went to propose to your wife, you told her:

"I am devoted to you. I admire you. I want to be there for you. I want to build a life with you."

Write down those words. Remember the promises you made.

Now, when you see someone you think is more beautiful and feel tempted, go back and read those words.

Then tell yourself:

"Whatever mistakes I may have made, I will not betray my commitment. I am not a dishonorable man!"

Let me tell you a story.

During the former regime, a young woman became pregnant outside marriage. Her parents were furious and demanded to know who was responsible. Someone else was accused, arrested, and taken to prison.

Suddenly, a university student came forward and told the prosecutor:

"I am the one who got her pregnant."

The judge said:

"This makes the situation even more serious. If you are a man of conscience, why did you allow an innocent person to be imprisoned while you remained silent? You have brought shame and hardship upon another man's daughter!"

The student replied:

"Your Honor, there is a difference between these two things. I was careless. I never intended for things to turn out this way. I lost control of the situation. Such things can happen. But I am not dishonorable! I cannot allow someone else to suffer for what I have done."

There is a difference between making a mistake and betraying one's conscience.

So, bring back to mind the promises you made to your wife. Look at them again, and remind yourself of your responsibility.

God may forgive many things, but betrayal of one's trust and honor is no small matter.

Betrayal is among the gravest of sins.

🌱 Do not let the illusion of something better make you betray the commitment you once made with sincerity.

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🔸 Unlimited Courage 🔸

🔹 Ayatollah Haeri Shirazi 🔹

▫️ Travelling the world, facing dangers, gaining experience, studying the lives and actions of courageous people, watching films, and similar activities can all help develop strength, confidence, and courage. However, this is what we call “ego-based courage” (Nafsani courage).

It is exactly like a pool that is filled with buckets of water. But what is a pool compared to a well?

A well is connected to an immense source deep within the earth. The more water you draw from it, the purer it becomes, and the faster it replenishes itself...

▫️ When a person develops trust in God and a positive expectation of Him, it is as though the well has finally found its connection to its source.

Courage that comes from feeling connected to God and His infinite power brings a remarkable transformation: the more difficulties a person faces, the greater their inner peace becomes.

▫️ Consider Hussain ibn Ali (peace be upon him) on the plains of Karbala.

The closer it came to midday on the Day of Ashura, the more radiant his face became, and the more extraordinary his serenity and courage appeared.

Even when all his companions and loved ones had been martyred and he stood completely alone, he charged single-handedly toward the army of Ibn Sa'd.

The accursed Ibn Sa'd, who had not expected such astonishing courage after all the suffering Imam Hussain had endured, resorted to cowardice. He ordered his soldiers to surround the Imam and hurl whatever they had at him!

▫️ This is a striking illustration of the confrontation between “faith-based courage” and “ego-based courage”!

The eight-year imposed war waged by Iraq against Iran offers another example of this same kind of confrontation.

🌱 Ego-based courage draws upon limited human strength; faith-based courage draws upon an inexhaustible source: God Himself.

📖 Rāh-e Roshd (The Path of Growth), Vol. 4, p. 138
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🕌 The Origin of Du'a Nad-e Ali (The Supplication of Calling Upon Ali)

The origin of Du'a Nad-e Ali is a fascinating subject from a historical perspective, as it is important to distinguish between the popular account of its revelation during the Battle of Uhud and what can actually be established through historical sources.

✨ 1. The Popular Account of Its Origin

According to a well-known narration in Shia devotional and mystical traditions:

During the Battle of Uhud, when Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was facing a difficult situation, a heavenly call was heard:

“Nādi Aliyyan Mazhar al-‘Ajā’ib”

“Call upon Ali, the Manifestation of Wonders.”

The narration further states that Angel Gabriel conveyed this heavenly message to the Prophet.

However, it is important to note that this account has not been established through an authenticated historical or Hadith chain of transmission.

📜 2. The Earliest Historical Traces

Several important historical references are associated with this supplication:

Bihar al-Anwar: Allama Muhammad Baqir al-Majlisi quoted these verses in Volume 20, page 73, citing Maybudi.

Misbah al-Kaf'ami: This work also refers to these verses and reports that al-Kaf'ami had seen them in the handwriting of Shahid al-Awwal (the First Martyr).

16th-century manuscripts: The existence of this supplication in religious and artistic manuscripts from that period demonstrates that it was already known at the time.

🖋️ 3. Is This Supplication Actually From Prophet Muhammad or Imam Ali?

From the perspective of Hadith scholarship, the answer requires caution:

No continuous and authenticated chain of transmission has been established linking this supplication directly to Prophet Muhammad or Imam Ali.

Its association with the Battle of Uhud has not been historically verified.

Both Nad-e Ali Saghir (the shorter version) and Nad-e Ali Kabir (the longer version) have been used in devotional and supplicatory traditions.

Reciting it as an expression of prayer and Tawassul (seeking nearness to God through a revered figure) is regarded as permissible in certain Shia scholarly opinions. However, specific claims about guaranteed effects or prescribed numbers of recitations should not automatically be attributed to the Infallibles (the Prophet and the Imams).

🌍 4. An Interesting Historical Observation

Manuscript studies indicate that Nad-e Ali was not confined to Iran. It also became known throughout the Persian-speaking world, the Indian subcontinent, and among certain Azerbaijani, Alevi, and Bektashi traditions.

🕊️ Conclusion

Du'a Nad-e Ali is a supplication with a history spanning several centuries and an important place in Shia devotional and spiritual culture.

Nevertheless, its traditional account of revelation during the Battle of Uhud, as well as its direct attribution to the Prophet, has not been established through reliable historical evidence.

Historical distinction matters:

A text may hold profound spiritual and devotional significance for generations of believers, even when its precise origin and attribution remain historically uncertain.

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🌙 DU'A NAD-E ALI AL-KABIR
دعاء نادِ عَلِيٍّ الكَبِير

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ

نَادِ عَلِيًّا مَظْهَرَ الْعَجَائِبِ
تَجِدْهُ عَوْنًا لَكَ فِي النَّوَائِبِ
كُلُّ هَمٍّ وَغَمٍّ سَيَنْجَلِي
بِوَلَايَتِكَ يَا عَلِيُّ يَا عَلِيُّ يَا عَلِيُّ

أَقْسَمْتُ عَلَيْكَ يَا عَلِيُّ يَا عَلِيُّ يَا عَلِيُّ
يَا أَبَا الْحَسَنِ يَا أَمِيرَ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ

أَدْرِكْنِي بِحَقِّ لُطْفِكَ الْخَفِيِّ
اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ، اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ، اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ

أَنَا مِنْ شَرِّ أَعْدَائِكَ بَرِيءٌ
اللَّهُ صَمَدِي، وَعَلَيْهِ اعْتِمَادِي

يَا أَبَا الْغَيْثِ أَغِثْنِي
يَا أَبَا الْحَسَنِ أَدْرِكْنِي
يَا عَلِيُّ أَدْرِكْنِي

بِرَحْمَتِكَ يَا أَرْحَمَ الرَّاحِمِينَ.

✨ English Translation

In the Name of Allah, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful.

Call upon Ali, the Manifestation of Wonders;
You shall find him a helper in times of adversity.

Every worry and sorrow shall eventually disappear
Through your devotion, O Ali, O Ali, O Ali.

I adjure you, O Ali, O Ali, O Ali,
O Abu al-Hasan, O Commander of the Faithful.

Come to my aid through the subtle grace of your kindness.

Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest.

I disassociate myself from the evil of your enemies.
Allah is my Eternal Refuge, and upon Him I place my trust.

O Father of Relief, come to my aid!
O Abu al-Hasan, come to my rescue!
O Ali, come to my aid!

Through Your mercy, O Most Merciful of those who show mercy.

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🌙 NĀD-E ALI — POETIC ENGLISH RENDITION

In the Name of Allah, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful.

Call upon Ali, where wonders appear,
In times of trial, find courage near.
Let every sorrow, every grief depart,
Through love of Ali, O Ali, O Ali!

O Ali! O Ali! O Ali!
O Lion of God, come answer my plea.
O Abu al-Hasan, come to my aid,
By your hidden grace, let fear now fade.

God is the Greatest, beyond all compare,
My trust is in God, my refuge is there.
From all that is evil, my soul stands free,
O Lord of Mercy, have mercy on me.

O Father of Relief, come hear my cry,
O Ali, my plea rises high.
O Abu al-Hasan, come to my aid,
By God's great mercy, let fear now fade.

O Ali! O Ali! O Ali!
In hardship and sorrow, my hope shall not die.
Through God's compassion, through mercy divine,
May peace and relief upon me shine.

O Most Merciful, have mercy on us! 🕊️

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