A Divine Perspective on Rights Dedication Translators´ Foreword Respect Everyone’s Rights About The Author Introduction The Rights of God Right n.1: The Greatest Right of God Aims of the Prophets Man’s Intrinsic Belief in Unity Turning to God at Times of Hardship The Meaning of Worshipping The Meaning of Servant in the Qur’an The Range of Worshipping in Islam a - Gratitude is worship Usage of Gratitude in Leadership and Management Moral Aspects of Gratitude b - Earning a Living as a Form of Worshipping Passing Away while Working Seek Your Sustenance from God by Hard Work Hard-working Worshippers are Superior to Idle Ones c - Supplications for Worshipping Praying Cures Spiritual Ailments Calamities Cause Man to Turn to God Traditions on Supplications d - Looking can be Worshipping Worshipping Under all Circumstances Take Pleasure in Worshipping Being Moderate in Worshipping Jesus is not the Lord: Trinity is Rejected Blasphemy Blasphemy in Worshipping What is it Like The Ummayad Clan and Blasphemy Invisible Blasphemy Right n. 2: The Right of Your Self The Meaning of One’s Self Self as Viewed by the Qur’an Self as Viewed by Scholars Various Aspects of the Self in the Qur’an 1) The Lascivious Self Fight the Instincts Stronger Than One Who Lifts Rocks 2) The Reproachful Self Treating Loss of Hope 3) The Adorning Self Joseph and His Brothers Samiri Hasan al-Basri: The Samiri of the Nation 4) The Confident Self The Confident Self at the Time of Death Fighting Selfish Desires to Attain Perfection The Jurisprudents’ View on the Rights of the Self Right n. 3: The Right of the Tongue Our Tongue is Our Greatest Blessing Different Languages as a Sign of God Language as a Means of Getting to Know Others The Nature of Verbal Sins The Effect of the Tongue on Social Improvement or Corruption Busr ibn Arta’ah and the Hamdan Tribe The Effect of Eloquent Speech The Philosophy behind Silence The Tongue: Most Instrumental in Entering Heaven or Hell Silence: The Easiest Form of Worship What Corrupts the Tongue 1) Talking in Vain 2) Over talking 3) Bad Talk 4) Arguing 5) Verbal Abuse 6) Excessive Eloquence 7) Swearing 8) Cursing Believers Do Not Curse 9) Lustful Songs 10) Joking Around The Prophet’s Jokes 11) Making Fun of Others The Psychological Motivation behind Making Fun of Others Imam Sajjad’s Views on Clowns It is Forbidden to Make Fun of the Crippled AL-Jahiz and the Effect of Making Fun of Others 12) Divulging Secrets 13) Fake Promise 14) False Swearing or Statements Finding the Roots of Lying 15) Gossiping Gossiping is Forbidden as Expressed by Traditions The Important News of the Night of Ascension Gossiping and Immediate Reaction Gossiping is Not Limited to Acts of the Tongue The Listener is a Partner in Gossiping The Motivations for Gossiping How to Cure the Bad Habit of Gossiping Gossiping and the Freedom of Speech as Viewed by Islam The Way the Immaculate Imams Encountered Opposing Views The Jurisprudents’ View on the Value of the Tongue Right n. 4: The Right of Hearing The Role of Hearing in Development What is sound? Anatomy and Physiology of the Ear What is the ear? How do we hear? The Ear Relative to the Eyes and the Heart The Jurisprudents’ View on the Value of the Ear Right n. 5: The Right of the Sight The Vision System: A Multidisciplinary One Proper Use of the Eyes Looking at One’s Creation Looking at Food It is Forbidden to Look at Unfamiliar Women Exceptions The Look of a Male Doctor at a Female Patient Looking at Bedouin Women and Women under the Protection of Islam An Educational Look Imam Ali al-Naqi and Al-Mutawakkil Eye Anatomy and Physiology How the Eye Sees Eye Movement Extraocular muscles Eyelids, Eyelashes, Conjunctiva Tear Production and Elimination Aqueous Humor Production and Elimination The Jurisprudents’ Views on the Worth of the Eyes Right n. 6: The Right of the Legs How Do God’s Special Servants Walk God’s Important Decree on This Issue The Way the Prophet Walked Luqman’s Will on How to Walk Witnesses on the Resurrection Day Let’s Take Steps to Help Fulfill the Believers’ Needs The People Entering Hell The Ankle The Hip The Knee The Jurisprudents’ Views on the Worth of the Legs Right n. 7: The Right of the Hand Hand as a Source of Corruption Murder Committed by Hands Pledge of Allegiance with Hands Payment of the Jizyah with the Hand The Anatomy of the Hand The Carpus (Ossa Carpi) Common Characteristics of the Carpal Bones Bones of the Proximal Row (upper row) The Navicular Bone (os naviculare manus; scaphoid bone) The Lunate Bone (os lunatum; semilunar bone) The Triangular Bone (os triquetum; cuneiform bone) The Pisiform Bone (os pisiforme) Bones of the Distal Row (lower row) The Lesser Multangular Bone (os multangulum minus; trapezoid bone) The Capitate Bone (os capitatum; os magnum) The Hamate Bone (os hamatum; unciform bone) The Jurisprudents’ View on the Value of the Hands Trustworthiness Makes the Hands Valuable Right n. 8: The Right of the Stomach Man Needs Food Who Creates Food Psychological Effects of Food Drinking Blood Makes One Ruthless The Effects of Drinking Wine The Physical Effects of Alcohol Alcohol Causes Insanity Genetic Effects of Alcohol The Most Important Advice Haroon’s Christian Doctor Avoid Getting Full Avoid Forbidden Meals The Secret to Good Health The Jurisprudents’ Rule on the Stomach Right n. 9: The Right of the Private Part Sexual Instincts Extremist Theory The Church and the Other Extreme Islam Takes the Balanced View Islam and Marriage Marriage and Immunity from Sin Marriage as the Firm Foundation of Life Marriage Provides a Garment The Prophet Disapproved of Abandoning Marriage Islam and Avoiding Women Adultery is a Major Sin The Philosophy behind Forbidding Adultery Moving Statistics STD Statistics World-Wide Abortion Statistics The Effects of Adultery in This World and the Hereafter Adultery Brings Poverty and Destruction The Final Punishment for Adultery Staying Chaste by Remembering Death What is Death Imam Husayn’s Interpretation of Death Imam Sadiq’s Interpretation of Death The Reality of Death The Jurisprudents’ Views on the Punishment for Fornication Conditions The Rights of Deeds Right n. 10: The Right of the Prayer Praying is the Greatest Form of Worship Times of the Prayer The Most Hopeful Verse in the Qur’an Moses was Appointed to Establish Prayers Remember God in All Circumstances The Sayings of Imam Muhammad Ghazali True Prayer Sincere Presence of Mind True Understanding Humbleness Fear of the Majesty of God Hope in the Forgiveness of God Being Shy of God The Personal Effects of Praying Factors Which Yield Humbleness The Social Effects of Praying The Moral Effects of Praying Praying and the Obstacles to Perfection Praying and the Forgiveness of Sins Right n. 11: The Right of Fasting The Philosophy behind Fasting Fasting before Islam Fasting in the Old Testament Fasting in the New Testament Fasting of the Disciples The Period of Fasting in the Qur’an The Meaning of the Word ‘Ramadan’ Fasting and Patience Traditions on the Nobility of Fasting and Its Effects Fasting and the Forgiveness of Sins Fasting and the Equality between the Rich and the Poor Fasting as Viewed by Imam Ali Fasting Without Any Gains The Effects of Fasting as Viewed by Ghazali Fasting and Health Unorderly Food Intake and Orderly Excretions The Glands Studies on Metabolism Fasting and Ulcers Causes of Ulcers Alexi Soforin’s Medical Fasting The Secrets of Fasting Right n. 12: The Right of the Pilgrimage Ka’ba: the First House Ka’ba’s Privileges Pilgrimage is a Divine Duty The Baseless Words of Ibn Abi’l-Awja A Demonstration of Man’s Spiritual Development Pilgrimage and the Forgiveness of Sins Pilgrimage and Asking Others Invitation to Hajj is Honoring Man The Amazing Blessings of Hajj Right n. 13: The Right of Charity Charity as Viewed by the Qur’an Charity Helps Solve Social Class Problems Motivations for Charity Another Example from the Qur’an Public vs. Private Acts of Charity The Role of Charity in Man’s Life Traditions on Charity and its Effects An Increase in Our Share of Daily Bread Treatment of Our Patients Preventing Calamities Right n. 14: The Right of the Offering The Sacrifice The History of Offering for Sacrifice Offering as a Religious and Intellectual Act The Rights of the Leaders Right n. 15: The Right of the Possessor of Authority Imam Ali’s Views on the Need for a Ruler Imam Ridha’s Views on the Need for a Ruler Just Leaders and Their Characteristics Leadership as a Requirement for Victory Talut Heads the Army Good Use of Power by Alexander Recognize Good Leaders and Obey Them Egyptians Were Saved by a Just Leader A Just Ruler Deserves to be Respected A Just Pagan Ruler or a Muslim Oppresive Ruler Being Informed about Governmental Affairs Fear and Piety Forgiving and Overlooking Fulfilling His Engagements Being Informed about the Country’s Affairs Oppressive Rulers An Oppressive Rule: From Light into Darkness Treacherous Ruler as Viewed by Imam Ali Abu-Dharr’s Request was Turned Down Right n. 16: The Right of the Trainer through Knowledge The Importance of Knowledge The Importance of the Rank of a Teacher The Role of the Teacher Imam Ali’s Advice to Malik The Teacher’s Role Which Teacher Should We Choose The Rights of the Teacher as Viewed by Imam Baqir The Rights of the Teacher as Viewed by Imam Ali Respect for the Teacher in the Qur’an The Educational Remarks of the Teacher Ghazali’s Views on the Status of Teachers A Teacher is Like a Psychologist Esteem for Teacher Right n. 17: The Right of the Trainer through Ownership The History of Slavery Islam’s Point of View on Slavery How Sick Can You Be The Gradual Freedom of Slaves by Islam Ways to Free Slaves: Jurisprudential Aspects 1) Contract 2) Will 3) Ownership of Blood Relatives 4) Partial Freedom 5) Giving Birth to a Master’s Child 6) Accepting Islam before the Master 7) Physical Harm 8) Physical Ailment 9) Death of a Master without any Inheritors 10) A Believing Slave Serves his Master for Seven Years 11) Using the Alms Tax 12) As Expiation Ways to Free Slaves: Practical and Moral Aspects Moral Recommendations The Rights of the Subjects Right n. 18: The Right of Subjects through Authority Justice in Leadership The Difference between Generosity and Justice The Prophets and Their Call to Justice Justice in Speaking Justice in Judgment Mutual Rights of the People and the Ruler Right n. 19: The Right of Subjects through Knowledge A Good Teacher’s Characteristics A Good Teacher’s Duties to His Students and Class What a Teacher Should Practice The Worth of Knowledge-Seekers in the Eyes of the Prophet Right n. 20: The Right of the Wife Love and Mercy Head of the Household in the Family Structure The Rewards of Helping the Wives Admonishing Strict Men Improving the Spouse's Living Conditions The Rights of Men Incumbent Upon Women The Women’s Holy War Right n. 21: The Right of your Slave Islam and the Worth of the Slaves Imam Ali and his Generosity with His Slave Abu-Dharr and Donating a Garment Imam Ridha and Slaves Imam Sadiq and Slaves Pledges for the Slaves The Rewards for Freeing Slaves The Evening of the Day of ‘Arafah498 and Freeing Slaves The Rights of Relationship Right n. 22: The Right of the Mother The Meaning of ‘Umm’ The Use of ‘Umm’ in the Qur’an Mother Suffers Pain The Period of Pregnancy The Period of Breast-Feeding The Mother’s Share in the Development of the Child The Effects of the Mother on the Fetus The Period of Breast-Feeding as Viewed by the Qur’an Milk Formation Milk: Light and Perfect Food Mother is at the Full Service of the Child Mother’s Love Does the Baby Realize the Lack of the Mother A Mother’s Sacrifice Heaven is Under the Mothers’ Feet Serve the Mother or the Front Right n. 23: The Right of the Father Father as the Root of the Child Traditions on the Importance of the Father Duties of the Youth The Effects of Killing One’s Father Al-Mutawakkil’s Murder The Father’s Right Over the Child Right n. 24: The Right of the Child The Rights of Children Changing bad Names by the Prophet Bad Names: A Cause of Humiliation How Loving Affects Child Development Excessive Love Daughters are the Best Children Raise Children to Raise Your Honor Right n. 25: The Right of the Brother Forms of Brotherhood in Islam The Importance of Islamic Brotherhood A Believer: Brother of Other Believers Brotherhood: the Greatest Blessing The Reward of Visiting Believing Brothers Brotherhood as Viewed by Imam Ali Being Fair with Brothers Brotherhood as Viewed by Imam Sadiq The Prophet’s Views on Rights of Brotherhood The Rights of Others Right n. 26: The Right of the Master Freedom to Think Ideological Freedom Freedom of Ownership Right n. 27: The Right of the Freed Slave Duties of the Freed Slave The Reward for Freeing a Slave Shiite Imams and Freeing Slaves Right n. 28: The Right of the One Who Treats You Kindly Goodness and Evil are not Equal to Courteous Greetings Good, the Reward for Good The to God’s Favor Being Friendly with Others Right n. 29: The Right of the Caller to Prayer The Meaning of ‘Azan’ The Decree to Call for Prayer The Jurisprudents’ Rule on the Call to Prayer The Difference in ‘Azan’ Between the Sects The Parts of ‘Azan’ The Philosophy behind ‘Azan’ as Expressed by Imam Ridha The Reward for Saying the Call To Prayer Right n. 30: The Right of the Ritual Prayer Leader The Wisdom behind Congregational Prayers Congregational Prayers are Open to the Public A Few Words from “Asrar ul-Salat” The Reward for Congregational Prayers Stories about Ritual Prayer Leaders Right n. 31: The Right of the Sitting Companion Man as a Social Being The Role of Friends in Man’s Personality How to Choose a Good Friend Stable and Unstable Friendships Associating With Wicked People With Whom to Associate Associate with Scholars The Role of Wise Moa’tasim in the Minister’s Party The Criteria for Honesty The Prophet’s Association with the Poor Pious Ones Right n. 32: The Right of the Neighbor The Rights of Neighbors as Viewed in the Qur’an Traditions on the Rights of Neighbors It is Forbidden to Hurt One’s Neighbors Complaining Against One’s Neighbor Treating Neighbors with Kindness Be Considerate With Your Neighbors Bad Neighbors Investigate Before Buying a House The Domain of Neighborhood Right n. 33: The Right of the Companion Learning from Friends Bad as Viewed in the Traditions The Consequences of Becoming Friends with a Fool Whom not to Associate With Imam Hasan’s Advice to Junadah Right n. 34: The Right of the Partner Partnership as Viewed in Jurisprudence Business Etiquette Partnership as Viewed in Traditions Right n. 35: The Right of Property Forms of Ownership Man is the Center of Creation The World as Viewed by Islam The World as Viewed by the Traditions Earning and Collecting Wealth The Goal of Obtaining Wealth Obtaining Wealth by Legitimate Means Convenient and Hard to Earn Income Right n. 36: The Right of the Creditor Loaning to God Usury as Viewed by the Qur’an The Justifications of Usurers Giving Time to the Debtor Right n. 37: The Right of the Associate Traditions Regarding the Associates Characteristics of a Good Friend Right n. 38: The Right of the Adversary The Right of the Adversary who has a claim against you The Right of the Adversary against whom you have a claim Sources of Quarrelling Islam Invites Man to Destroy the Roots of Quarrels Resolving the Differences Islam’s Judicial Rules The Power of the Judge Financial Independence of the Judge The Duties of the Judge in the Court Haroon Choosing a Judge The Words of Shahid al-Awwal About the Duties of the Judge The Plaintiff and the Defendant Evidence and Oath Right n. 39: The Right of Him Who Seeks Your Advice Consultation in Islam Effects of Consultation Consultation as Viewed by the Holy Qur’an Consultation as Viewed in the Traditions Whom to Consult With Whom Not to Consult With Right n. 40: The Right of Him Whose Advice You Seek An Advisor’s Honesty and Trustworthiness Seeking the Advice of Those Lower in Rank Imam Ali’s Viewpoints on Advisor Right n. 41: The Right of Him Who Seeks Your Counsel Prophets as Advisors Believers Advise Each Other Advisors Are the Best of the People How to Advise Mansour Seeking Advice from Imam Sadiq Right n. 42: The Right of the Counselor Right n. 43: Right of the Older One Weakness in Childhood and Old Age The Old as Social Outcasts Death Due to Psychological Stress Respect for the Elders as Viewed in Traditions Respecting the Old Will Save You from the Penalty Right n. 44: The Right of the Younger One Encouraging Children Proper Way of Child-Rearing Respecting Children Overlooking Children’s Mistakes Right n. 45: The Right of Him Who Asks from You Right n. 46: The Right of Him from Whom You Ask When to Ask Begging is Loathsome Maintaining Human Nobility Avoid the Humiliation of Begging Whom to Ask for Help Begging From Imam Hasan Begging From Imam Husayn Right n. 47: The Right of Him through whom God makes you Happy The Reward for Making Believers Happy Making Others Happy Will Save You Imam Sadiq’s Followers are Men of Action Making Others Happy Will Always Accompany You Right n. 48: The Right of Him Who Wrongs You Invitation to Pardon Seeking Help from the Believers Forgiving: a Better Way The Difference between Forgiving and Overlooking Doing Good in Return for Evil Forgiving When in Power Joseph Forgave The Prophet Conquers Mecca and Forgives Right n. 49: The Right of People of Your Creed Islam and the Society Brotherhood as a Slogan for Muslims The Effects of Treating People with Gentleness Right n. 50: The Right of Those Under the Protection of Islam Our Duties towards the People of the Book Poll-tax Pre-Islamic Poll-Tax The Jurisprudence Ruling on Poll-Tax The Amount of Poll-Tax The Conditions of the Poll-Tax The Responsibilities of the Muslims Respecting the Covenant Be it a Muslim or a Pagan Concluding Remarks by Imam Sajjad A Divine Perspective on Rights Created with Fabric.js 1.7.22 Du'a (Supplication) Sahifah Sajjadiyyah Imam Ali Zayn al-Abidin A Divine Perspective on Rights: A commentary on Imam Sajjad's "The Treatise 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Get PDF Get EPUB Get MOBI Dr. Ali Peiravi Lisa Zaynab Morgan Ansariyan Publications - Qum A Divine Perspective on Rights: A commentary on Imam Sajjad's "The Treatise of Rights" by Imam 'Ali Ibn al-Husayn as-Sajjad (as) By Imam Sajjad Ali ibn Ali ibn al-Husayn, Imam IV Commented by Qudratullah Mashayikhi Research and Translation by Ali Peiravi and Lisa Zaynab Morgan First Edition 2002-1423-1381 Second Reprint 2008 - 1429-1387 ISBN: 978-964-438-417-2 And Recorded For The Publisher Outline A Divine Perspective on Rights Dedication Translators´ Foreword Respect Everyone’s Rights About The Author Introduction The Rights of God Right n.1: The Greatest Right of God Aims of the Prophets Man’s Intrinsic Belief in Unity Turning to God at Times of Hardship The Meaning of Worshipping The Meaning of Servant in the Qur’an The Range of Worshipping in Islam a - Gratitude is worship Usage of Gratitude in Leadership and Management Moral Aspects of Gratitude b - Earning a Living as a Form of Worshipping Passing Away while Working Seek Your Sustenance from God by Hard Work Hard-working Worshippers are Superior to Idle Ones c - Supplications for Worshipping Praying Cures Spiritual Ailments Calamities Cause Man to Turn to God Traditions on Supplications d - Looking can be Worshipping Worshipping Under all Circumstances Take Pleasure in Worshipping Being Moderate in Worshipping Jesus is not the Lord: Trinity is Rejected Blasphemy Blasphemy in Worshipping What is it Like The Ummayad Clan and Blasphemy Invisible Blasphemy Right n. 2: The Right of Your Self The Meaning of One’s Self Self as Viewed by the Qur’an Self as Viewed by Scholars Various Aspects of the Self in the Qur’an 1) The Lascivious Self Fight the Instincts Stronger Than One Who Lifts Rocks 2) The Reproachful Self Treating Loss of Hope 3) The Adorning Self Joseph and His Brothers Samiri Hasan al-Basri: The Samiri of the Nation 4) The Confident Self The Confident Self at the Time of Death Fighting Selfish Desires to Attain Perfection The Jurisprudents’ View on the Rights of the Self Right n. 3: The Right of the Tongue Our Tongue is Our Greatest Blessing Different Languages as a Sign of God Language as a Means of Getting to Know Others The Nature of Verbal Sins The Effect of the Tongue on Social Improvement or Corruption Busr ibn Arta’ah and the Hamdan Tribe The Effect of Eloquent Speech The Philosophy behind Silence The Tongue: Most Instrumental in Entering Heaven or Hell Silence: The Easiest Form of Worship What Corrupts the Tongue 1) Talking in Vain 2) Over talking 3) Bad Talk 4) Arguing 5) Verbal Abuse 6) Excessive Eloquence 7) Swearing 8) Cursing Believers Do Not Curse 9) Lustful Songs 10) Joking Around The Prophet’s Jokes 11) Making Fun of Others The Psychological Motivation behind Making Fun of Others Imam Sajjad’s Views on Clowns It is Forbidden to Make Fun of the Crippled AL-Jahiz and the Effect of Making Fun of Others 12) Divulging Secrets 13) Fake Promise 14) False Swearing or Statements Finding the Roots of Lying 15) Gossiping Gossiping is Forbidden as Expressed by Traditions The Important News of the Night of Ascension Gossiping and Immediate Reaction Gossiping is Not Limited to Acts of the Tongue The Listener is a Partner in Gossiping The Motivations for Gossiping How to Cure the Bad Habit of Gossiping Gossiping and the Freedom of Speech as Viewed by Islam The Way the Immaculate Imams Encountered Opposing Views The Jurisprudents’ View on the Value of the Tongue Right n. 4: The Right of Hearing The Role of Hearing in Development What is sound? Anatomy and Physiology of the Ear What is the ear? How do we hear? The Ear Relative to the Eyes and the Heart The Jurisprudents’ View on the Value of the Ear Right n. 5: The Right of the Sight The Vision System: A Multidisciplinary One Proper Use of the Eyes Looking at One’s Creation Looking at Food It is Forbidden to Look at Unfamiliar Women Exceptions The Look of a Male Doctor at a Female Patient Looking at Bedouin Women and Women under the Protection of Islam An Educational Look Imam Ali al-Naqi and Al-Mutawakkil Eye Anatomy and Physiology How the Eye Sees Eye Movement Extraocular muscles Eyelids, Eyelashes, Conjunctiva Tear Production and Elimination Aqueous Humor Production and Elimination The Jurisprudents’ Views on the Worth of the Eyes Right n. 6: The Right of the Legs How Do God’s Special Servants Walk God’s Important Decree on This Issue The Way the Prophet Walked Luqman’s Will on How to Walk Witnesses on the Resurrection Day Let’s Take Steps to Help Fulfill the Believers’ Needs The People Entering Hell The Ankle The Hip The Knee The Jurisprudents’ Views on the Worth of the Legs Right n. 7: The Right of the Hand Hand as a Source of Corruption Murder Committed by Hands Pledge of Allegiance with Hands Payment of the Jizyah with the Hand The Anatomy of the Hand The Carpus (Ossa Carpi) Common Characteristics of the Carpal Bones Bones of the Proximal Row (upper row) The Navicular Bone (os naviculare manus; scaphoid bone) The Lunate Bone (os lunatum; semilunar bone) The Triangular Bone (os triquetum; cuneiform bone) The Pisiform Bone (os pisiforme) Bones of the Distal Row (lower row) The Lesser Multangular Bone (os multangulum minus; trapezoid bone) The Capitate Bone (os capitatum; os magnum) The Hamate Bone (os hamatum; unciform bone) The Jurisprudents’ View on the Value of the Hands Trustworthiness Makes the Hands Valuable Right n. 8: The Right of the Stomach Man Needs Food Who Creates Food Psychological Effects of Food Drinking Blood Makes One Ruthless The Effects of Drinking Wine The Physical Effects of Alcohol Alcohol Causes Insanity Genetic Effects of Alcohol The Most Important Advice Haroon’s Christian Doctor Avoid Getting Full Avoid Forbidden Meals The Secret to Good Health The Jurisprudents’ Rule on the Stomach Right n. 9: The Right of the Private Part Sexual Instincts Extremist Theory The Church and the Other Extreme Islam Takes the Balanced View Islam and Marriage Marriage and Immunity from Sin Marriage as the Firm Foundation of Life Marriage Provides a Garment The Prophet Disapproved of Abandoning Marriage Islam and Avoiding Women Adultery is a Major Sin The Philosophy behind Forbidding Adultery Moving Statistics STD Statistics World-Wide Abortion Statistics The Effects of Adultery in This World and the Hereafter Adultery Brings Poverty and Destruction The Final Punishment for Adultery Staying Chaste by Remembering Death What is Death Imam Husayn’s Interpretation of Death Imam Sadiq’s Interpretation of Death The Reality of Death The Jurisprudents’ Views on the Punishment for Fornication Conditions The Rights of Deeds Right n. 10: The Right of the Prayer Praying is the Greatest Form of Worship Times of the Prayer The Most Hopeful Verse in the Qur’an Moses was Appointed to Establish Prayers Remember God in All Circumstances The Sayings of Imam Muhammad Ghazali True Prayer Sincere Presence of Mind True Understanding Humbleness Fear of the Majesty of God Hope in the Forgiveness of God Being Shy of God The Personal Effects of Praying Factors Which Yield Humbleness The Social Effects of Praying The Moral Effects of Praying Praying and the Obstacles to Perfection Praying and the Forgiveness of Sins Right n. 11: The Right of Fasting The Philosophy behind Fasting Fasting before Islam Fasting in the Old Testament Fasting in the New Testament Fasting of the Disciples The Period of Fasting in the Qur’an The Meaning of the Word ‘Ramadan’ Fasting and Patience Traditions on the Nobility of Fasting and Its Effects Fasting and the Forgiveness of Sins Fasting and the Equality between the Rich and the Poor Fasting as Viewed by Imam Ali Fasting Without Any Gains The Effects of Fasting as Viewed by Ghazali Fasting and Health Unorderly Food Intake and Orderly Excretions The Glands Studies on Metabolism Fasting and Ulcers Causes of Ulcers Alexi Soforin’s Medical Fasting The Secrets of Fasting Right n. 12: The Right of the Pilgrimage Ka’ba: the First House Ka’ba’s Privileges Pilgrimage is a Divine Duty The Baseless Words of Ibn Abi’l-Awja A Demonstration of Man’s Spiritual Development Pilgrimage and the Forgiveness of Sins Pilgrimage and Asking Others Invitation to Hajj is Honoring Man The Amazing Blessings of Hajj Right n. 13: The Right of Charity Charity as Viewed by the Qur’an Charity Helps Solve Social Class Problems Motivations for Charity Another Example from the Qur’an Public vs. Private Acts of Charity The Role of Charity in Man’s Life Traditions on Charity and its Effects An Increase in Our Share of Daily Bread Treatment of Our Patients Preventing Calamities Right n. 14: The Right of the Offering The Sacrifice The History of Offering for Sacrifice Offering as a Religious and Intellectual Act The Rights of the Leaders Right n. 15: The Right of the Possessor of Authority Imam Ali’s Views on the Need for a Ruler Imam Ridha’s Views on the Need for a Ruler Just Leaders and Their Characteristics Leadership as a Requirement for Victory Talut Heads the Army Good Use of Power by Alexander Recognize Good Leaders and Obey Them Egyptians Were Saved by a Just Leader A Just Ruler Deserves to be Respected A Just Pagan Ruler or a Muslim Oppresive Ruler Being Informed about Governmental Affairs Fear and Piety Forgiving and Overlooking Fulfilling His Engagements Being Informed about the Country’s Affairs Oppressive Rulers An Oppressive Rule: From Light into Darkness Treacherous Ruler as Viewed by Imam Ali Abu-Dharr’s Request was Turned Down Right n. 16: The Right of the Trainer through Knowledge The Importance of Knowledge The Importance of the Rank of a Teacher The Role of the Teacher Imam Ali’s Advice to Malik The Teacher’s Role Which Teacher Should We Choose The Rights of the Teacher as Viewed by Imam Baqir The Rights of the Teacher as Viewed by Imam Ali Respect for the Teacher in the Qur’an The Educational Remarks of the Teacher Ghazali’s Views on the Status of Teachers A Teacher is Like a Psychologist Esteem for Teacher Right n. 17: The Right of the Trainer through Ownership The History of Slavery Islam’s Point of View on Slavery How Sick Can You Be The Gradual Freedom of Slaves by Islam Ways to Free Slaves: Jurisprudential Aspects 1) Contract 2) Will 3) Ownership of Blood Relatives 4) Partial Freedom 5) Giving Birth to a Master’s Child 6) Accepting Islam before the Master 7) Physical Harm 8) Physical Ailment 9) Death of a Master without any Inheritors 10) A Believing Slave Serves his Master for Seven Years 11) Using the Alms Tax 12) As Expiation Ways to Free Slaves: Practical and Moral Aspects Moral Recommendations The Rights of the Subjects Right n. 18: The Right of Subjects through Authority Justice in Leadership The Difference between Generosity and Justice The Prophets and Their Call to Justice Justice in Speaking Justice in Judgment Mutual Rights of the People and the Ruler Right n. 19: The Right of Subjects through Knowledge A Good Teacher’s Characteristics A Good Teacher’s Duties to His Students and Class What a Teacher Should Practice The Worth of Knowledge-Seekers in the Eyes of the Prophet Right n. 20: The Right of the Wife Love and Mercy Head of the Household in the Family Structure The Rewards of Helping the Wives Admonishing Strict Men Improving the Spouse's Living Conditions The Rights of Men Incumbent Upon Women The Women’s Holy War Right n. 21: The Right of your Slave Islam and the Worth of the Slaves Imam Ali and his Generosity with His Slave Abu-Dharr and Donating a Garment Imam Ridha and Slaves Imam Sadiq and Slaves Pledges for the Slaves The Rewards for Freeing Slaves The Evening of the Day of ‘Arafah498 and Freeing Slaves The Rights of Relationship Right n. 22: The Right of the Mother The Meaning of ‘Umm’ The Use of ‘Umm’ in the Qur’an Mother Suffers Pain The Period of Pregnancy The Period of Breast-Feeding The Mother’s Share in the Development of the Child The Effects of the Mother on the Fetus The Period of Breast-Feeding as Viewed by the Qur’an Milk Formation Milk: Light and Perfect Food Mother is at the Full Service of the Child Mother’s Love Does the Baby Realize the Lack of the Mother A Mother’s Sacrifice Heaven is Under the Mothers’ Feet Serve the Mother or the Front Right n. 23: The Right of the Father Father as the Root of the Child Traditions on the Importance of the Father Duties of the Youth The Effects of Killing One’s Father Al-Mutawakkil’s Murder The Father’s Right Over the Child Right n. 24: The Right of the Child The Rights of Children Changing bad Names by the Prophet Bad Names: A Cause of Humiliation How Loving Affects Child Development Excessive Love Daughters are the Best Children Raise Children to Raise Your Honor Right n. 25: The Right of the Brother Forms of Brotherhood in Islam The Importance of Islamic Brotherhood A Believer: Brother of Other Believers Brotherhood: the Greatest Blessing The Reward of Visiting Believing Brothers Brotherhood as Viewed by Imam Ali Being Fair with Brothers Brotherhood as Viewed by Imam Sadiq The Prophet’s Views on Rights of Brotherhood The Rights of Others Right n. 26: The Right of the Master Freedom to Think Ideological Freedom Freedom of Ownership Right n. 27: The Right of the Freed Slave Duties of the Freed Slave The Reward for Freeing a Slave Shiite Imams and Freeing Slaves Right n. 28: The Right of the One Who Treats You Kindly Goodness and Evil are not Equal to Courteous Greetings Good, the Reward for Good The to God’s Favor Being Friendly with Others Right n. 29: The Right of the Caller to Prayer The Meaning of ‘Azan’ The Decree to Call for Prayer The Jurisprudents’ Rule on the Call to Prayer The Difference in ‘Azan’ Between the Sects The Parts of ‘Azan’ The Philosophy behind ‘Azan’ as Expressed by Imam Ridha The Reward for Saying the Call To Prayer Right n. 30: The Right of the Ritual Prayer Leader The Wisdom behind Congregational Prayers Congregational Prayers are Open to the Public A Few Words from “Asrar ul-Salat” The Reward for Congregational Prayers Stories about Ritual Prayer Leaders Right n. 31: The Right of the Sitting Companion Man as a Social Being The Role of Friends in Man’s Personality How to Choose a Good Friend Stable and Unstable Friendships Associating With Wicked People With Whom to Associate Associate with Scholars The Role of Wise Moa’tasim in the Minister’s Party The Criteria for Honesty The Prophet’s Association with the Poor Pious Ones Right n. 32: The Right of the Neighbor The Rights of Neighbors as Viewed in the Qur’an Traditions on the Rights of Neighbors It is Forbidden to Hurt One’s Neighbors Complaining Against One’s Neighbor Treating Neighbors with Kindness Be Considerate With Your Neighbors Bad Neighbors Investigate Before Buying a House The Domain of Neighborhood Right n. 33: The Right of the Companion Learning from Friends Bad as Viewed in the Traditions The Consequences of Becoming Friends with a Fool Whom not to Associate With Imam Hasan’s Advice to Junadah Right n. 34: The Right of the Partner Partnership as Viewed in Jurisprudence Business Etiquette Partnership as Viewed in Traditions Right n. 35: The Right of Property Forms of Ownership Man is the Center of Creation The World as Viewed by Islam The World as Viewed by the Traditions Earning and Collecting Wealth The Goal of Obtaining Wealth Obtaining Wealth by Legitimate Means Convenient and Hard to Earn Income Right n. 36: The Right of the Creditor Loaning to God Usury as Viewed by the Qur’an The Justifications of Usurers Giving Time to the Debtor Right n. 37: The Right of the Associate Traditions Regarding the Associates Characteristics of a Good Friend Right n. 38: The Right of the Adversary The Right of the Adversary who has a claim against you The Right of the Adversary against whom you have a claim Sources of Quarrelling Islam Invites Man to Destroy the Roots of Quarrels Resolving the Differences Islam’s Judicial Rules The Power of the Judge Financial Independence of the Judge The Duties of the Judge in the Court Haroon Choosing a Judge The Words of Shahid al-Awwal About the Duties of the Judge The Plaintiff and the Defendant Evidence and Oath Right n. 39: The Right of Him Who Seeks Your Advice Consultation in Islam Effects of Consultation Consultation as Viewed by the Holy Qur’an Consultation as Viewed in the Traditions Whom to Consult With Whom Not to Consult With Right n. 40: The Right of Him Whose Advice You Seek An Advisor’s Honesty and Trustworthiness Seeking the Advice of Those Lower in Rank Imam Ali’s Viewpoints on Advisor Right n. 41: The Right of Him Who Seeks Your Counsel Prophets as Advisors Believers Advise Each Other Advisors Are the Best of the People How to Advise Mansour Seeking Advice from Imam Sadiq Right n. 42: The Right of the Counselor Right n. 43: Right of the Older One Weakness in Childhood and Old Age The Old as Social Outcasts Death Due to Psychological Stress Respect for the Elders as Viewed in Traditions Respecting the Old Will Save You from the Penalty Right n. 44: The Right of the Younger One Encouraging Children Proper Way of Child-Rearing Respecting Children Overlooking Children’s Mistakes Right n. 45: The Right of Him Who Asks from You Right n. 46: The Right of Him from Whom You Ask When to Ask Begging is Loathsome Maintaining Human Nobility Avoid the Humiliation of Begging Whom to Ask for Help Begging From Imam Hasan Begging From Imam Husayn Right n. 47: The Right of Him through whom God makes you Happy The Reward for Making Believers Happy Making Others Happy Will Save You Imam Sadiq’s Followers are Men of Action Making Others Happy Will Always Accompany You Right n. 48: The Right of Him Who Wrongs You Invitation to Pardon Seeking Help from the Believers Forgiving: a Better Way The Difference between Forgiving and Overlooking Doing Good in Return for Evil Forgiving When in Power Joseph Forgave The Prophet Conquers Mecca and Forgives Right n. 49: The Right of People of Your Creed Islam and the Society Brotherhood as a Slogan for Muslims The Effects of Treating People with Gentleness Right n. 50: The Right of Those Under the Protection of Islam Our Duties towards the People of the Book Poll-tax Pre-Islamic Poll-Tax The Jurisprudence Ruling on Poll-Tax The Amount of Poll-Tax The Conditions of the Poll-Tax The Responsibilities of the Muslims Respecting the Covenant Be it a Muslim or a Pagan Concluding Remarks by Imam Sajjad Dedication › SHARES 41510 views EDIT All our content is free, thanks to the generosity of our beloved supporters! 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