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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books The Elixir of Love Sincerity of Friends of God One of the principal concerns of the Shaykh in training his disciples was emphasizing sincerity not only in belief and devotion but also in all actions.

Most often he stressed that: "The true religion is what is being preached on the pulpits, albeit lacking two things: sincerity and love of God Almighty .These two must be added to the subject matter of the preaching." All Deeds for God's Sake One of the Shaykh's most valuable and instructive statements was his following keynote: "Everything is good, but (only if it is) for God's sake!" Sometimes he pointed at his sewing machine and said: "Look at this sewing machine!

All its small and big parts have the manufacturer's trade mark...denoting that the smallest nut in this machine must bear the mark (name) of the manufacturer too. All the endeavors of a faithful person must also bear the name of God." In the Shaykh's training school, the spiritual seeker must deliberate before doing anything to see if it is illegal, avoid if for God's sake, and if it is legal and lawful do, it for God's sake.

He must also see if it is lawful but pleasing to his carnal soul as well, he must first ask for God's forgiveness for his carnal desire and then proceed with that task for God's sake. Eating and Taking Rest for God's Sake! According to the guideline given by the Holy Prophet (s) to Abu Dhar: "يا ابا ذر، لتكن لك في كل شيء نية صالحة، حتى في النوم والأكل" "O Abu Dhar!

You should have pure intention in all your deeds, even in (lawful) eating and drinking."[^1] The Shaykh would frequently assert to his disciples: "All your tasks must be for God's sake, even your eating and sleeping. Once you drink this cup of tea while remembering God, your heart will be radiated with Divine light.

But if you drink it for the sake of satiating your desire, it will turn to what you had wanted (other than God)!"[^2] Ayatollah Mahdawi Kani said: 'At the beginning of my studies as a talaba (an Islamic seminary student) when I was about fourteen or so, once I wanted to make a garment for myself-after having given back the clothes I had borrowed from the late Burhan. I went to a person called Shaykh Rajab Ali Khayyat, taking the cloth with me to have a garment made.

His workshop was in his house at a room near the doorway.