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- Foreword
- Introduction
- 41. Supplication
- 42. Religion
- 43. Dhikr (Remembrance Of Allah)
- 44. Sustenance
- 45. Pleasure (Over Divine Acts)
- 46. Showing Off
- 47. Fornication
- 48. Generosity
- 49. Polytheism
- 50. Satan
- 51. Patience
- 52. Charity
- 53. Silah Rahim
- 54. Oppression and Injustice
- 55. Worship
- 56. Covenants and Promises
- 57. Justice
- 58. Chastisement
- 59. Forgiveness
- 60. Intellect
Anecdotes of Reflection Part 3
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Author(s): Sayyid Ali Akbar Sadaaqat
Publisher(s): The Islamic Education Board of the World Federation of Khoja Shia Ithna-Asheri Muslim Communities
Category: Kids Corner Ethics
Topic Tags: Anecdotes Stories Reflection Companions
Person Tags: Prophet Muhammad Ahlul Bayt
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Moral stories from the lives of the prophets, the Ahlul Bayt and their companions. Includes topics such as forgiveness, intellect, justice, and worship.
Foreword
The concept of morality has existed since the creation of mankind. In the old days, there was a clear distinction betwin 'good' morals and 'bad' morals although people did not always follow the former. During modern times, the distinction betwin good and bad has become blurred and morality has been significantly diluted. As a result, there is a danger that immorality will prevail over morality throughout the world.
There is no excuse for a Muslim to get caught in this quagmire. There is clear guidance from Allah through Noble Qur`an and the Prophets and Masoomin. Prophet Muhammad (Prayers be upon him and his Family) himself said, “I have been sent for the purpose of perfecting morals.” One of the best ways of understanding morality is by studying practical examples from the lives of Prophets and Masoomin.
A few books have been written on moral stories emanating from the Islamic world, one of them being 'Pearls of Wisdom', published by the Islamic Education Board of World Federation in March 1993. Bearing in mind the importance of the subject of Akhlaqiyat, IEB-WF is publishing 'Anecdotes for Reflection' in 5 parts. The
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