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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books Taqwa (Piety) Advice of Piety And Imamate ===================== One of the other instances in which the word Taqwa has been used is when we obey Allah and obey the apostle and those in authority from among us, for there is a perpetual life in obedience and perpetual punishment in disobedience.
Beyond doubt, if God has punished a nation with thunderbolt, heavenly and earthly afflictions, and if they have been afflicted with famine, it has been due to disobedience of divine calls and challenges to the Messenger of Allah (SAW). Hence, we notice that in most cases when prophets have invited people to monotheism, to God and to the adherence to the prophets, the word Taqwa has been used.
In the Quranic Chapter, the Poets (ash-Shu’ara 26), we read about the states of prophets Moses, Noah, Salih, Hud, Lot and Shu’aib (AS). When they say to their tribes: “Surely I am a faithful apostle to you” immediately, they says: “Therefore guard against (the punishment of) Allah and obey me.” Sometimes, the Lord of the universe advises His messenger to practice Taqwa: “O prophet!
Be careful of (your duty to) Allah and do not comply with (the wishes of) the unbelievers and the hypocrites, surely Allah is Knowing, Wise. And follow what is revealed to you from your Lord: surely Allah is Aware of what you do.” [^1] In certain verses, the following has been added: “And do not obey the bidding of the extravagant.” [^2] In certain Quranic chapters, God says: “O you who believe!
Answer (the call of) Allah and His apostle when he calls you to that which gives you life; and know that Allah intervenes between man and his heart, and that to Him you shall be gathered. And fear an affliction which may not smite those of you in particular who are unjust; and know that Allah is severe in requiting (evil).” [^3] The Holy Prophet (SAW) has been quoted by Abu Ayyoob al-Ansari as saying: “O Ammar!
Soon after me, there will be big mischief so much so that swords will be drawn, some will kill each other and some will hate each other. In that case, it is incumbent upon you to resort to this bald-headed man, sitting on the right side of me (meaning Ali ibn Abi Talib). If all people follow one line and Ali follows another line, you should follow his line and leave others. O Ammar! Surely Ali will not misguide you and will not direct you to destruction. O Ammar!