It is for this reason that the holy prophet of Islam (SAW)...

It is for this reason that the holy prophet of Islam (SAW) has said that the comprehensive meaning of Taqwa is found in the words of Allah: “Surely Allah enjoins the doing of justice and the doing of good (to others) and the giving to the kindred, and He forbids indecency and evil and rebellion; he admonishes you that you may be mindful.” (16:90) Therefore, where Taqwa means self-restraint against all evils, it has a specific meaning in relation to that subject.

When dealing with ideology if Taqwa is mentioned in its aftermath, it has a meaning related to ideology, and if there is a mention of such sins as telling lies, backbiting, and slander, it means to be careful of committing sins. When Taqwa is mentioned in transaction and usury, it will certainly mean to be careful of usury and unjust transactions. On this basis, piety has been classified into different categories.

When Taqwa is mentioned as a general term, it has come to mean piety and being careful of sins. Sayyed Hussain Sheikh-al-Islami [^1]: Nahj al-Balaghah, Sermon 232. [^2]: Ghurar al-Hikam (piety). [^3]: Ibid., (piety). [^4]: Wasa’il al-Shiah, vol. 12, p. 155. [^5]: Safeenat al-Bihar, vol. 2, p. 472.…