Ethics - Spirituality & Philosophy

Ayatullah Dastghaib has exhaustively explained the phenomenon of sin, the classification of sins, and the necessity of avoiding them. He has also described fifty different types of Greater Sins.

The English translation (accompanied with original Arabic text) of the supremely eloquent sermons of the Commander of the Faithful, Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (peace be upon him).

This book, written in a relatively simple language, presents a summary of the teachings of Islam.

A short article that discusses the sin of hypocrisy (nifaq), its various types and effects, and presents a treatment for it.

Ayatullah Dastghaib has exhaustively explained the phenomenon of sin, the classification of sins, and the necessity of avoiding them. He has also described fifty different types of Greater Sins.

A collection of Hadith by the 6th Imam on knowledge, behavior, remembrance, prayer, and fear of God.

In a detailed commentary of Surah al-Hujurat, Ayatullah Ja'far Subhari elaborates on the ethical aspects behinds its revelation and expounds on a range of ethical problems that are experienced in s

Ayatullah Dastghaib has exhaustively explained the phenomenon of sin, the classification of sins, and the necessity of avoiding them. He has also described fifty different types of Greater Sins.

Man's struggle for perfection, spiritual needs, duties, and road to success.

Moral stories from the lives of the prophets, the Ahlul Bayt, and their companions. Includes topics such as sincerity, hope, altruism, and independence.

This text is a compilation of incidents, narrations and teachings from the lives of the 14 infallibles which help us in living our lives in total accordance with the laws of Islam.

Islamic 'Hijab' For Men

Compiled and Translated by Saleem Bhimji

An elaborate text describing the reality of du`a (supplication), as well as its constituents, categories and effects, and elaborating on the language which is used therein.

A short article that discusses the great sin of backbiting (gheebah), and suggests a cure for it.

Arabic text, English translation, commentary, and audio recitation of this famous supplication that Ameer al-Mu'mineen Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (a) taught to his companion Kumayl ibn Ziyad (r).

A compilation of lectures by Dr Ali Shariati on the concept of martyrdom, and the importance of martyrdom in Shi'ite ideology.

The volume is a discussion on ethics and its relation to politics from the viewpoint of Imam Khomeini. The discussions in this book are presented in three parts.

Moral stories from the lives of the prophets, the Ahlul Bayt and their companions. Includes topics such as forgiveness, intellect, justice, and worship.

The first of two volumes containing the transcribed lectures of Grand Ayatollah Naser Makarem Shirazi on a range of topics mainly dealing with ethics, morality, and self-building.

Moral stories from the lives of the prophets, the Ahlul Bayt and their companions.

This book shows some events that reveal the high traits and the wise behaviors of the prophets. It shows examples and lessons of the mannerism of the prophets.

In this text, Ayatullah Sayyid Ali Khamene'i analyzes the concept of war and combat in the lifes of the Infallible Imams and focuses on the precept and political stragedy of these honorable figures

This book provides good ideas to parents on upbringing of their children, with family values and morals.

This text which is authored by Ayatullah al-Uzma Shaykh Nasir Makarim Shirazi, sheds light on how life would look under the grace of ethics.

In this book the author uses the Qur'an and Ahadith to discuss the vices of pretension and conceit in detail.

This article discusses the nature of the sin of pretending virtuousness (riya’), it's different stages, its devastating effects, and presents advice on how to combat it.

This book introduces the Noble Prophet of Islam (s) as the role model for all of mankind and the best example for Muslims of all ages.

A text on Prophet Muhammad’s (S) attitude towards children and youth.

Translation of Al-Khisal. A first book of its kind, Al-Khisal is a collection of religious and moral precepts from reliable works on the subject compiled by Sheikh Sadooq.

This text analyzes the two human instincts of fear and hope, their relationship with each other, its combination, the weakness of will, and courage in a wider sense.

A Comprehensive Dialogue about the importance of Religion between a son and father

This text presents the character trait of fortitude to be the bridge and path to attaining victory.

Allah and His representatives have given us the best rules for a great marital life. They have explained every minute detail.

In what way does Islam shape the social relationships? How does it limit them and why?

The link between the theological seminary and the university is a blessed phenomenon which bears significant and numerous wholesome fruits.

This article expounds on the effect of Qur’anic belief in the hereafter on stabilizing a community in its economic development and social justice, as well as its spiritual condition.

This valuable and interesting book, familiarizes the esteemed reader, in the background of Islamic unity and brotherhood, with the humble but firm advice and commands of the holy verses and honorab

This booklet with the help of pictures and simple examples aims to teach children what backbiting is, how it affects the people around us and how you can avoid being in a backbiting situation and h

Living in a world that is under the continuous torrent of corruption, it is very easy to lose sight of the important things.

This booklet aims to teach children all about screaming and the effect that this may have on the people around them.

Moral System of Islam

Mohammad Ali Shomali

This article discusses the meaning of patience (Sabr) and gratitude (Shukr) and shows how they are integral elements of faith analyzing various verses of the Holy Qur'an and many Traditions (ahadit

Along the years many books have been written about the significance of the events that took place in Karbala.

Part 2 of this series further builds upon qualities such as moderation, humbleness, enjoining good and forbidding wrong, unity, truth, justice, environmental awareness, and having firm faith in God

Ayatollah Beheshti, one of the helping hands of Imam Khomeini in the Iranian Islamic Revolution, has delivered along his life many lectures.

Part 1 of this series illustrates on the importance of community- building in the Qur'an and Prophet Muhammad's efforts to put it into practice.

This series of papers studies the importance of community-building and Prophet Muhammad’s efforts to implement it.

The prophets’ aims in spreading the message were to teach monotheism, ethics, and religious law.

This presentation discusses one of the most deadly things that has caused a lot of human suffering: Prejudice.

This part of the series further illustrates the qualities of the pious according to the Qur'an, that the pious are those who have faith in the unseen, establish prayer, give charity, believe in the

This paper deals with the ethics of Science concluding that Science has to serve humanity and moral ethics in order to improve human condition and should not be used as a mean of domination and des

In this part, Prophet Muhammad’s ethical management of the economy in the Islamic state will be studied.

In the past, ethical considerations were a concern of all believing scientists, both in the Islamic and the Western world. This perspective has dramatically changed in our age.

This text focuses on the Prophet's own ethical conduct as the perfect exemplar, and his efforts to eradicate differences based on tribe, gender, race, and social class to create a system grounded o

This presentation contains Ahadith of Masumeen (as) condemning the devilish disease of Hypocrisy.

This presentation explains causes of Envy (Hasad); its evil effects on the soul and faith of a person; and its cures.

Medical Ethics in the views of Imam Khomeini (ra)
Dr Mohsen Reza Haydari MD PhD

What is Ghuluw (غُلُوّ)?
By: Seyyid Mohsen Rizvi