In this relation, God says: “O you who believe!

In this relation, God says: “O you who believe! Do not make your charity worthless by reproach and injury.” [^2] Imam Ali (AS) has been reported as saying: “Reproaching ruins benevolence”.[^3] On the Prophet’s mission, God says: “Certainly Allah conferred a benefit upon the believers when He raised among them an Apostle from among themselves, reciting to them and teaching them the Book and the Wisdom, although before that they were in manifest errors.” [^4] About other blessings too, God advises the apostles to remind people of the days of Allah.

This is seen in the state of Prophet Moses (a.s.) when God says: “And certainly We sent Musa with our communications, saying: Bring forth your people from other darkness into light and remind them of the days of Allah; most surely there are signs in this for every patient, grateful one.

And when Musa said to his people: call to mind Allah’s favor to you when He delivered you from Pharaoh’s folk, who subjected you to severe torment and slew your sons and spared your women.” [^5] Skeikh Toosi, in his Amaali, has related a tradition about the companions of the Messenger of Allah (SAW): “Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman, Abdurrahman, Abu Ubaydah, Imam Ali and some of the Muhajireen and Ansar were present in a gathering when the Quranic sura of “Luqman” was recited until this verse: “…and made complete to you His favor outwardly and inwardly”[^6] and then the Quranic sura of “Ibrahim” was recited up to this verse: “…and remind them of the days of Allah” ,[^7] the Messenger of Allah (SAW) said: ‘The days of Allah are His blessings, trials and the stories of the former generations.” Turning to those who were present, the Holy Prophet (SAW) said: “I have been entrusted to advise you about the fear of slumber and negligence.

Actually, Allah revealed to me to remind you of His blessings and to inform you of His Book which He has given to you.” Then, he recited: “…and made complete to you His favor.” Then, the Holy Prophet (SAW) said: “Tell me what is the first blessing that God has given to you and through it He tried you?” All the companions started contemplating and each one mentioned a blessing. Hearing all the answers, the Holy Prophet (SAW) turned to Ali, saying: “They have given their answers.

Now, you give your answer!” Imam Ali (AS) said: “O messenger of Allah! May my parents be sacrificed for you! What should I say except that God has guided us through you!” The Holy prophet (SAW) said: “Say it!