1. Stating single opinion here. Imam Ali says, "Anyone who remembers death frequently saves himself from the hypocrisies of the world". Death may come knocking at any time. This world is a place of doing good actions that result in permanent joy and take one into a higher sphere of existence. A personRead more

    Stating single opinion here.

    Imam Ali says, “Anyone who remembers death frequently saves himself from the hypocrisies of the world”.

    Death may come knocking at any time. This world is a place of doing good actions that result in permanent joy and take one into a higher sphere of existence. A person should therefore reflect on his destiny and his helplessness at the hands of time and age that are passing. He should feel regret before God for the loss of precious years of life and for past deeds that will bring him shame on the day of judgement. He should then begin his struggle to rise above this state of wretchedness and ask God for help to bless him with hope, sincerity, and strength to fight against satanic tendencies and evil traits of character, and to rise beyond material pleasures and worldly gains.

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