#Life_skills
#Session_7_part_1
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Small examples of extravagance in life
Regarding the topic of extravagance and recognition of the extravagant, we mention a question which was asked from Imam al-Kadhim (a), and he has delineated proper boundaries of prodigality for Muslims in his answer to the question.
Imam al-Kadhim (a) was asked:
"if a person has ten clothes, has he squandered or not?"
Imam replied: "there is no problem with that. Not only it is not squandering, but it also causes the clothes to last longer and be usable for several years."
he continues" if you wear your formal clothes in an unclean place, it will be extravagance."
In another quote from Imam al-Sadiq (a), we have
"Extravagance is when you wear your formal clothes at home."
Others examples of extravagance:
Some people change their furniture and household goods very often, or throw them out while they are still usable for several years and replace them with new ones. This causes an increase in expenditure, and is an example of squandering.
Another example of prodigality is when a person buys whatever he sees (and likes), be it clothing, foods, etc.
Regarding foods, the holy prophet says:" Extravagance is when you eat whatever you see and desire."
It is true that humans have to eat and should enjoy eating, but immediately buying any delicious thing that we glance at, it is not an admirable trait
Another sign of an extravagant person is that he (strictly) follows his desires.
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#Session_7_part_1
#Muhammad_Shojaee
Small examples of extravagance in life
Regarding the topic of extravagance and recognition of the extravagant, we mention a question which was asked from Imam al-Kadhim (a), and he has delineated proper boundaries of prodigality for Muslims in his answer to the question.
Imam al-Kadhim (a) was asked:
"if a person has ten clothes, has he squandered or not?"
Imam replied: "there is no problem with that. Not only it is not squandering, but it also causes the clothes to last longer and be usable for several years."
he continues" if you wear your formal clothes in an unclean place, it will be extravagance."
In another quote from Imam al-Sadiq (a), we have
"Extravagance is when you wear your formal clothes at home."
Others examples of extravagance:
Some people change their furniture and household goods very often, or throw them out while they are still usable for several years and replace them with new ones. This causes an increase in expenditure, and is an example of squandering.
Another example of prodigality is when a person buys whatever he sees (and likes), be it clothing, foods, etc.
Regarding foods, the holy prophet says:" Extravagance is when you eat whatever you see and desire."
It is true that humans have to eat and should enjoy eating, but immediately buying any delicious thing that we glance at, it is not an admirable trait
Another sign of an extravagant person is that he (strictly) follows his desires.
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#Life_skills
#Session_7_part_2
#Muhammad_Shojaee
Each and every one of us, have a duty to correct our eating and dressing habits in a way that's acceptable by God and the infallible Imams. This is one of the best deeds and prevents a lot of worldly and otherworldly harms.
We need to reach this belief that what God almighty says, is right and truth. But unfortunately, many of us don't truly believe in God and the infallibles, and the opinion of others have more importance for us than theirs; and therefore we blindly follow others and this causes a lot of excess in our affairs.
► Reasons and motivations for extravagance.
Extravagance, both has internal and mental reasons and motivations, and external ones.
One of the important reasons that cause extravagance in the life of people, is competition, which is normally referred to as "keeping up with the Joneses"
Competition and rivalry is caused by the fact that (most of the) humans, unfortunately don't know their true value, and where their true value and honor lies.
Due to our insufficient knowledge, we compete with others in a number of different affairs (to which we associate value), for example in buying houses, cars, decorations...
And this characteristic unfortunately exists in all humans, besides those who have found their true value and don't believe that they can gain greatness with anything outside their own existence and self.
As long as we don't know what our character, nobility and honor depend on, we can't avoid trying to compete with other in the superficial aspects of life (to keep up with the Joneses).
Of-course, it should be noted that positive and useful competitions also exist, and these are when the competition is done over human values.
In the Holy Quran we are advised to avoid negative, destructive competitions, and instead to compete with each other over true human values and even to try to overtake each other in these areas.
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#Session_7_part_2
#Muhammad_Shojaee
Each and every one of us, have a duty to correct our eating and dressing habits in a way that's acceptable by God and the infallible Imams. This is one of the best deeds and prevents a lot of worldly and otherworldly harms.
We need to reach this belief that what God almighty says, is right and truth. But unfortunately, many of us don't truly believe in God and the infallibles, and the opinion of others have more importance for us than theirs; and therefore we blindly follow others and this causes a lot of excess in our affairs.
► Reasons and motivations for extravagance.
Extravagance, both has internal and mental reasons and motivations, and external ones.
One of the important reasons that cause extravagance in the life of people, is competition, which is normally referred to as "keeping up with the Joneses"
Competition and rivalry is caused by the fact that (most of the) humans, unfortunately don't know their true value, and where their true value and honor lies.
Due to our insufficient knowledge, we compete with others in a number of different affairs (to which we associate value), for example in buying houses, cars, decorations...
And this characteristic unfortunately exists in all humans, besides those who have found their true value and don't believe that they can gain greatness with anything outside their own existence and self.
As long as we don't know what our character, nobility and honor depend on, we can't avoid trying to compete with other in the superficial aspects of life (to keep up with the Joneses).
Of-course, it should be noted that positive and useful competitions also exist, and these are when the competition is done over human values.
In the Holy Quran we are advised to avoid negative, destructive competitions, and instead to compete with each other over true human values and even to try to overtake each other in these areas.
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In the Name of Allah, the All-beneficent, the All-merciful.
from today onward, God willing, we will start a discussion about understanding human.
from today onward, God willing, we will start a discussion about understanding human.
The Importance of Understanding Human Nature
The most essential matter in life is that of acquiring knowledge about human nature. Acquiring knowledge in all other realms will hold no value until and unless we learn more about this life matter. Similar to putting the cart before the horse, lacking knowledge of human nature brings about a human with no true indication as to who he is, and what his existence entails. This human only masters skills in enhancing science without an understanding of the real owner that science and the being for whom those sciences are meant to be used.
While we may refer to it as Humanities, in reality this field has become one that lacks the true science behind a human. As an example, there may be thousands of conflicting theories and ideologies among experts of economics, sociology, philosophy. How do we know which is correct?
The problem of today's world is that people try to understand the external world before understanding the human, and their definitions of humans are often based on their incomplete knowledge. Yet due to their limited knowledge about humans, their understanding of the world is not consistent with the true identity of human beings.
So who is this human that everything and every science belongs to him?
An appropriate understanding of humans eliminates pointless conflicting views on juridical, philosophical and theological issues.
Amir al-Mu'minin Ali (a) said: "May God's mercy be upon the person who knows where he has come from, where he is going to, and where he is now”
“Who am I? Where have I come from, and where will I go? Why have I come here? What is the story behind my coming to the earth? What is the story of my return?” Unfortunately we don't have a clear understanding of any of these concepts.
Our knowledge about ourselves is limited to the attributes with which we have come to this world; This means that our self-recognition is limited to our life in this world. This viewpoint may cause conflicts within the sciences.
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The most essential matter in life is that of acquiring knowledge about human nature. Acquiring knowledge in all other realms will hold no value until and unless we learn more about this life matter. Similar to putting the cart before the horse, lacking knowledge of human nature brings about a human with no true indication as to who he is, and what his existence entails. This human only masters skills in enhancing science without an understanding of the real owner that science and the being for whom those sciences are meant to be used.
While we may refer to it as Humanities, in reality this field has become one that lacks the true science behind a human. As an example, there may be thousands of conflicting theories and ideologies among experts of economics, sociology, philosophy. How do we know which is correct?
The problem of today's world is that people try to understand the external world before understanding the human, and their definitions of humans are often based on their incomplete knowledge. Yet due to their limited knowledge about humans, their understanding of the world is not consistent with the true identity of human beings.
So who is this human that everything and every science belongs to him?
An appropriate understanding of humans eliminates pointless conflicting views on juridical, philosophical and theological issues.
Amir al-Mu'minin Ali (a) said: "May God's mercy be upon the person who knows where he has come from, where he is going to, and where he is now”
“Who am I? Where have I come from, and where will I go? Why have I come here? What is the story behind my coming to the earth? What is the story of my return?” Unfortunately we don't have a clear understanding of any of these concepts.
Our knowledge about ourselves is limited to the attributes with which we have come to this world; This means that our self-recognition is limited to our life in this world. This viewpoint may cause conflicts within the sciences.
telegram.me/islamandlife
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Contact us: @hiddensun
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