![]() ![]() Therefore, for these valid reasons it is necessary that, firstly, sufficient amount of advice be given him, and secondly, it was suitable for Imam ‘Ali (as) to employ his own experiences in the education of his son. On the one hand, there is a father like Imam ‘Ali (as), who is the gate of knowledge for the Prophet (S), and who is well-experienced, and on the other hand, there is a child from the Prophet's Household, who is going to guide the Islamic world in the near future, and be the substitute for his father in the guidance of the Muslim world. ![]() It is an old saying that an old one sees in the mud brick what the young one can see in the mirror.Ĭoncerning the value of the ideas and thoughts of the aged, Imam as-Sadiq (as) has said : "The existence of an elderly one in his family is like the Prophet among his people". He is usually more decisive, determined and experienced than the young one who usually possesses less experience. He will not spare any advice in building his personality. An Old One Sees In The Mud Brick What The Young One Can See In The MirrorĮvery father wishes well for his child. 4 It is also right to say: Only he is to be chosen as the leader 5 since his religion is the most comprehensive, his leadership the most perfect and his commandments the most beneficial. 3 Anybody adopting another way of life is rejected. Since the more ancient Prophets were sent to people who had not progressed enough, their methods of educating people were more elementary, but since the Prophet of Islam was the last of the Prophets, 1 and his religion is eternally the way of life for all men, 2 there it is better to be said that "nobody has told us of Allah like the Prophet (S) has", and his religion is the most comprehensive of all religions. Their schedules were like those of present-day schools where in elementary schools simpler books and methods are used whereas in the high schools we have more complicated programs. The more backward the people, the simpler was the prophets' training and educating people. Muhammad's Religion Is The Best In The WorldĪs we know that the prophets have been sent to people at different times and under different conditions. In this part of the letter, Imam ‘Ali (as) emphasizes two points: 1. Indeed, I have not fallen short in advice to you, and, however much you may strive, you will never attain that degree of concern for your welfare that I have for you”. Thus, be content with him as a leader and as a guide to salvation. ![]() “Know, my son, that no one has told us of Allah like the Prophet (S) has. ![]()
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