15th Rabi al-Akhar 1421

All praise belongs to Almighty Allah (swt), the Lord of the Universe.

Amir-ul-Mo’mineen Imam ‘Ali ibne Abi Talib (as) announces in Nahjul Balagha:

"O creatures of the Lord, I advise you to be afraid of Allah. I advise you to adopt piety, because piety is the safest way to salvation and the best support for religion. Keep yourself attached to it and never forsake it. It shall lead you to places of safety, to positions of honour and pursuits of bringing you peace and contentment." – Sermon 195

"Piety will act as your shield and defense; and in life and hereafter, as your guide to heaven. Its ways are clear and simple. Those of you who espouse it will be benefited by it. And the One who has imposed it upon you will guard it and will guard you" – Sermon 101

"Piety is the only cure for wickedness of your heart. It is the divine light to expel darkness of your heart. It is a remedy for your ailing mind. It is the only way of improvement for your corrupt soul. It purifies your conscience. It brings back sight to the eyes blinded by ignorance of truth" – Letter 198

The goal of the believers in the journey of life should be to strive for the piety that will ensure salvation and proximity to the Ahlul-bayt (as) in this world and the hereafter. As the sermons explain, piety is the best from of protection against satanic temptations, and thus it is essential to develop this defensive mechanism early in life. May Allah (swt) give us the inspiration to develop taqwa in our hearts and translate them into our deeds.