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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books A Bundle of Flowers Piety and Its Necessity in a Muslim The Holy Prophet (S) said: "The most (important ) things that cause people to reach Heaven are divine piety and a good temper." Bihar-ul-Anwar, vol. 71, p. 373 The Holy Prophet (S) advised: "When making a decision to do something, think about its outcome. If it is good for your advancement and development, follow it, but if it is misleading, leave it out...." Bihar-ul-Anwar, vol. 77, p.

130 Imam as-Sadiq (‘a) was asked about the meaning of 'piety' when he replied: "Piety is that Allah does not miss you in the place where He has commanded you to be, and does not see (find) you where He has forbidden you from." Safinat-ul-Bihar, vol. 2, p. 678 The Holy Prophet (S) said: "Show veneration for Allah similar to the way that you would mind your manners in front of a righteous person among your kinsmen." Mustadrak Al-Wasa'il-ush Shi'ah, vol. 8, p.

466, No.10027 Imam Amir-ul-Mu'mineen ‘Ali (‘a) said: "Lowering one's eyes will serve well as a barrier against one's passions." Ghurar-ul-Hikam, p. 321 Imam Amir ul Mu'mineen ‘Ali (‘a) said to Imam al-Hasan and Imam al-Husayn (peace be upon them) when 'Abd-ur-Rahman ibn Muljam (the curse of Allah be upon him) had struck him (fatally with a sword): "I advise you (both) to fear Allah and that you should not hanker after the (pleasures of this) world even though it may run after you.

Do not be sorry for anything of this world that you have been denied. Speak the truth and act (in expectation) for reward. Be an enemy of the oppressor and helper of the oppressed." Nahj-ul-Balagha, letter 47 Imam Amir ul Mu'mineen ‘Ali (‘a) said: "I advise you to fear Allah, 'O my child, to abide by His commands, to fill your heart with remembrance of Him and to cling to hope in Him.

No connection is more reliable than the connection between you and Allah provided you take hold of it." Nahj-ul-Balagha, letter 31 Abi-Osamah said that he had heard that Imam as-Sadiq (‘a) said: "Be aware of (the punishment of) Allah, piety, godly endeavor, saying the truth, honesty in deposition, good character, and good neighbourliness. Invite (others) to yourselves (by performing good actions), not with mere utterance. Live to be ornaments, and not to be a disgrace to us.

(I advise you) to prolong the length of bowing and prostration. So, verily, when one of you prolongs bowing and prostration, Satan cries from behind one and says: Woe!