The Treasury of Meshkat-e Noor Lecture Series

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Self-Infatuation: The Most Ignorant Traitor

Self-infatuation (ujb) and envy are two vices that paralyze the intellect and plunge aspirations into ruin. Curbing envy and practicing humility pave…

The Self-Inflicted Sting of Narcissism and Envy

Narcissism, or *‘ujb* (self-admiration), is not merely an ethical vice; it is an inner envy that targets and destroys human reason. The…

Fatima: The Secret of the Lion of Divine Knowledge

This treatise examines the cosmic, mystical, and social dimensions of Lady Fatimah (SA) from the perspective of traditions and the Sermon of…

Envy, the Consuming Fire

Envy is a disease of the heart and a destroyer of faith, rooted in ingratitude for blessings and objection to divine grace.…

“Prophethood and Guardianship (Nubuwwat and Wilayat):” The Sublime Horizon of Zaynabian Gnosis

Hazrat Zaynab is the embodiment of the union between prophethood and guardianship, and the practical manifestation of Quranic verses. Far beyond a…

“Envy”: A Cunning Scorpion

Envy burns the person who harbours it before it harms anyone else. The Supplication for Noble Character explains how the destructive energy…

The Festival of Honor, the Celebration of Duty

Puberty is not the onset of a burdensome duty, but the attainment of a station of honor and becoming a special addressee…

Taking One’s Case to the Court of Allah

Seeking justice in the Divine Presence is a monotheistic act of worship rooted in truth and justice. This path encompasses recognizing the…

Ma’sumah: The Early Bloom of Fatimiyyah

The hijab is a reciprocal injunction designed to preserve a woman's modesty and govern her own gaze. Maintaining proper covering in the…

Imam al-Askari (AS): The Imam of Secrets and the Unveiler of Mysteries

Theological devotion (ta'alluh) is an intrinsic attribute of creation which, at its peak, culminates in a deliberate severance from all besides God.…

The Supreme Front of Struggle

Victory over an enemy on the visible battlefield requires first overcoming him on the inward, spiritual front. By drawing on the forces…