Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books Ghurar Al-Hikam Wa Durar Al-Kalim, Exalted Aphorisms And Pearls Of Speech Preserving Oneself From Sin Preserving oneself from sin-العصمة والإعتصام Preserving oneself from sin is a blessing. 1ـ اَلعِصْمَةُ نِعْمَةٌ. One who is inspired with preservation [from sin] is saved from error. 2ـ مَنْ أُلْهِمَ العِصْمَةَ أمِنَ الزَّلَلَ. Being unable to sin is [also] a form of preservation [against sin]. 3ـ مِنَ العِصْمَةِ تَعَذُّرُ المَعاصي. Previous Next