171 episodes
The Scale of Wisdom Zoheir Ali Esmail
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- Religion & Spirituality
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5.0 • 8 Ratings
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Your spiritual multivitamin, consisting of a short commentary on a compendium of Shi'a hadith exploring a wide variety of topics. Ideal for busy people, those looking for something to reflect on, or people that just want to find out more about Islamic teachings from the School of the Family of the Prophet (saw). Brought to you by the Batool (as) Foundation.
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Episode 171: 126.614-615 Humility
Imam Ali (as) said: "One whose heart is humble, his limbs also humble themselves." Ghurar al-hikam, hadith no. 8172
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Episode 170: 125.611-613 Loss
The Prophet (saw) said: "The loser is the one who is negligent of reforming his Hereafter." Tanbih al-khawatir, vol 2, p 118.
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Episode 169: 124.608-610 The Kharijites
Imam Ali (as) said: "O people, I am the one who gouged out the eye of trouble [revolt]. There was no one except me who dared to advance towards it when its gloom was swelling and its madness was intense [when the uprising was at its peak]." Nahj al-balagha, sermon 93.
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Episode 168: 123.607 Service
Imam al-Sadiq (as) said: "Serve your brother, but if he makes you toil then do not serve him." Al-Ikhtisas, hadith no. 243
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Episode 167: 122.605-606 The End
The Prophet (saw) said: "Verily a man may carry out the actions of the people of Paradise for a long period of time, but end his life with the actions of the people of Hellfire." Kanz al-ummal, hadith no. 545
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Episode 166: 121.599-604 Modesty
Imam Ali (as) said: "Modesty is the means to all beauty." Bihar al-anwar, vol 77 p 211 hadith no. 1
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Great daily reminders
A wonderfully helpful series with brief, insightful explanations on ahadith and verses we often hear but sometimes overlook.