Imam Ali, Commander of the Faithful (a.

Imam Ali, Commander of the Faithful (a.s.) gives the following advice: Now then I advise you to fear Allah, Who created you for the first time; toward Him is your return, with Him lies the success of your aims, from Him terminate (all) your desires, towards Him runs your right path, and He is the goal of your fears (for seeking protection)… [^2] (b) Islam: "….

This day have I perfected your religion for you, completed My favour upon you, and have chosen for you Islam as your religion." Surah Al Ma'idah (5:3) Islam, the essence of monotheistic belief, is the religion which Allah has chosen for mankind, and which was, as stated in the Qur'an, the religion given to the Prophet Ibraham (a.s.) and those Prophets and Messengers chosen by Allah to follow on. It was perfected during the life of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.) and its vast stores of knowledge,…