Chapter 12: Pen And The Tablet
Shaykh Ibn Babway has said that our belief about the Pen and the Tablet was that they were two Angels.
- Essence Of Shi’a Faith
- About The Author Shaykh As-Saduq
- Ayatullah Muhammad Husayn Najafi
- Acknowledgment
- Chapter 1: Shi’as’ Point Of View On The Oneness Of God
- Notes And Commentary On Chapter 1
- The Right Beginning
- Is Belief In God Self-Evident Or Just A Concept?
- Acceptance Of God In Its Simplest View Is Self-Evident
- Removal Of A Doubt
- Philosophical Approach To God
- First Philosophical Argument
- Second Philosophical Argument
- Theological Approach To God
- Qur’anic Approach Supporting The Theological Methodology
- A Useful Tale
- Further Reinforcement Of This Methodology Through Imams
- A Strange Tale
- An Interesting Dialogue With An Atheist
- Methodology Of Towering And Cognizant Personalities
- Revocation Of Some Doubts Created By The Atheists
- First Objection
- The Second Objection
- Third Objection
- Fourth Objection
- Summary Of The Current Discussion
- Summary Of The Previous Discussions
- Argument Of Self Assurance
- A Question About God And Its Reply
- Character Building Uses The Belief In God
- It Is Not Possible To Know The Essence Of God
- Discussion Of The Factual Attributes As Being The Essence Of God
- Eminent Attributes Of God Are Infinite
- Why Only Eight Attributes?
- Attributes Of Confirmation (Sifat As-Sabootia)
- First Attribute: God Is Mighty And Not Weak
- Second Attribute: God Is Wise And Not Ignorant
- Third Attribute: God Is In Command And Is Not Constrained
- Fourth Attribute: God Is Alive
- Fifth Attribute: God is Mudrik
- Sixth Attribute: God Is Truthful And Does Not Lie
- Seventh Attribute: God Is Eternal Not Probable
- Eighth Attribute: God is Murid (decides with will) and is Not under Compulsion
- Ninth Attribute: God is Mutakallim
- Tenth Attribute: God is Sami’ and Baseer
- Eleventh Attribute: God is Hakeem (Wise)
- Twelfth Attribute: God is Adil (Just)
- Discussion Of Some Sifat As-Salbia (Prohibitive Attributes)
- First Attribute: God Is Not A Compound
- Second Attribute: God Does Not Possess A Body
- Third Attribute: God is neither Johar nor Arz
- Fourth Attribute: God Is Not Subject To Events
- Fifth Attribute: Hulul
- Sixth Attribute: God Is Not United With Anything
- Seventh Attribute: God Is Not Indigent
- Eighth Attribute: God Has No Specific Space Or Abode
- Ninth Attribute: God Has No Attribute Additional To His Essence
- Tenth Attribute: There Is No Physical State Of Grief Or Enjoyment For God
- Eleventh Attribute: God Is Invisible
- Twelfth Attribute: God Does Not Perform Any Illegitimate Or Evil Act
- Thirteenth Attribute: God Is Unlike Anything, Nor Can An Example Of Him Be Given
- Clearing Of A Doubt
- Discussion On The Oneness Of God
- The Oneness Of The Person Of God
- Statement On The Oneness Of God And His Attributes
- Discussion On The Unity Of Actions Or Deeds (Tawhid Al-Faali)
- Statement On The Observing Tawhid (Oneness Of God) In Worship
- Brief Discussion Of The Various Stages Of Tawhid
- Meaning Of The Allegorical Verses
- Chapter 2: Attributes God’s Essence And Actions
- Notes And Commentary On Chapter 2
- Chapter 3: Religious Obligations
- Notes And Commentary On Chapter 3
- Chapter 4: Our View Of People’s Actions
- Notes And Commentary On Chapter 4
- Chapter 5: Compulsion And Empowerment
- Notes And Commentary On Chapter 5
- Chapter 6: God’s Will And Desire
- Notes And Commentary On Chapter 6
- Chapter 7: Qadha And Qadr
- Notes And Commentary On Chapter 7
- Chapter 8: Nature And Guidance
- Notes And Commentary On Chapter 8
- Chapter 9: Human Capacity For Actions
- Notes And Commentary On Chapter 9
- Chapter 10: The Ideology Of Bida (Amend)
- Notes And Commentary On Chapter 10
- The Significance Of Bida And The Role Of Semantics In Its Misinterpretation
- Reasons For The Misconception About Bida
- Bida Does Not Happen With God Due To Ignorance
- The Derived Meanings Of Bida
- Bida Happens In God’s Guarded Knowledge
- Clarification Of Doubt
- Further Explanation Of This Effect And Mention Of The Tablet Of Existence And Extinction
- Definite And Indefinite Destiny
- Answer To A Query
- Narrations From The Sunni Texts In Support Of Bida
- Chapter 11: Heated And Aggressive Debates About God
- Notes And Commentary On Chapter 11
- Chapter 12: Pen And The Tablet
- Notes And Commentary On Chapter 12
- Chapter 13: The Chair
- Notes And Commentary On Chapter 13
- Chapter 14: Arsh (The Throne)
- Notes And Commentary On Chapter 14
- Chapter 15: Spirit And Nafs
- Notes And Commentary On Chapter 15
- It Is Difficult To Find The Essence Of Nafs And Ruh
- Applicability Of The Meanings Of Ruh
- Four Important Statements On The Spirit
- Rebuttal Of The First Statement
- Rebuttal Of The Second Statement
- Reasoning For The Uniqueness Of Soul
- Removal Of A Perplexity
- Fourth Statement: Soul Possessed A Delicate Light Like Body
- Discussion On The Eternal Or The Probable Basis Of The Spirits
- Statement On The Creation Of The Spirit Before The Creation Of The Body
- A Brief Discussion On The Realm Of Dhurr And The Original Covenant With God
- Denial Of The Happening Of Dhurr And Primacy Of The Soul By Some Quarters And Their Rebuttal
- Rejecting Imam’s Statements On The Pretext Of Complexity Is Contemptuous
- True Meaning Of Transmigration
- The Real Reasons For Repudiating Transmigration
- Last Word About The Classification Of The Spirits
- Some States Of A Spirit
- Addition
- Chapter 16: The Reality Of Death
- Notes And Commentary On Chapter 16
- Discussion On The Philosophy Of Life And Death
- Benefits Of Frequent Remembrance Of Death
- The Standard Of Truthfulness Is To Desire Death
- Reasons For The Ordinary People To Fear Death
- How Capacity And Agreement Can Be Developed For Death
- The Way To Supplicate For A Longer Life
- Clarification Of A Common Misconception
- A New Kind Of Benefit
- Similarity Between Sleep And Death
- Difference Between The Death Of A Kafir And A Mu’min
- Warning To Awaken
- Presence Of Prophet And Imams At The Time Of Death
- Natural And Unnatural Death
- Chapter 17: Our Belief On The Issues Related To The Grave
- Notes And Commentary On Chapter 17
- The Period Of Atonement And Its Associated Difficulties
- What Happens In Barzakh?
- Why There Had To Be Questioning By The Nakirain Despite God’s Knowledge?
- Criticism Of The Attitude Of Westernised Muslims
- Rebuttal Of Some Objections Raised By The Western Minds In Connection With Our Belief Of Fishar Al-Qabr
- Qur’anic Evidence Of Barzakh
- What Sins Are Responsible For Fishar Al-Qabr
- The State Of Souls In The Realm Of Barzakh
- Answering Doubts On The Hypothesis Of Virtual Body
- Final Word
- Chapter 18: The Return (Raj’ah)
- Notes And Commentary On Chapter 18
- Determination Of Raj’ah’s Meaning And Its Role In The Region
- The Proof Of Raj’ah
- The Proof Of Raj’ah In The Light Of Qur’an
- Raj’ah According To The Ahadith Of Ma’sumin
- Admission Of Simple Belief On Raj’ah Is Sufficient
- Clarification Of Some Doubts
- Rebuttal Of The Reasoning Given To Justify Jesus’ Death
- Rebuttal Of The Theory Of Transmigration Of Souls
- Chapter 19: Return (Ba'th) After Death
- Notes And Commentary On Chapter 19
- The Legal Interpretation Of Qiyamah And The Proof Of Its Physicality
- Proof For The Necessity Of Qiyamah
- Moral Benefits Of The Concept Of Resurrection
- Answer To A Query
- Proof Of Spiritual And Physical Resurrection
- A Usually Weak Doubt About Resurrection
- Few More Doubts And Their Reply
- Logical Possibility Of The Annihilation Of Greater Cosmos
- The Scene Of Qiyamah, Resurrection And The Judgement
- General Belief On The Details Of The Day Of Resurrection Is Sufficient
- Chapter 20: Our Belief Regarding The Spring Of Kawthar
- Notes And Commentary On Chapter 20
- Chapter 21: Our View About Intercession
- Notes And Commentary On Chapter 21
- Religious Concept Of Intercession And Its Attestation
- Further Elaboration Of Maqam Al-Mahmood
- Who Else Will Intercede
- Who Will Benefit From Intercession
- An Important Clarification
- Repentance Is Also A Tool For Salvation
- A Cursory Description On The Conditions For Accepting Repentance
- Clarification Of Some Doubts On Intercession
- Some Other Objections
- End Of Discussion
- Chapter 22: Our Belief Regarding Promise And Warning
- Notes And Commentary On Chapter 22
- Chapter 23: Monitoring Of People’s Actions
- Notes And Commentary On Chapter 23
- The Presence Of Angels And Description Of The Type Of Their Supplications
- Appointment Schedule For Karaman Katibeen And Their Duties
- Honourable Scribes Present Their Work To The Prophet And Aimma
- Description Of Some Secrets And Sign Of The Character Sheet
- The Scrutiny Becomes Harsher After Forty Years
- Chapter 24: Justice Of God (‘Adalah)
- Notes And Commentary On Chapter 24
- Chapter 25: Our View On ‘Araf
- Notes And Commentary On Chapter 25
- Chapter 26: Sirat
- Notes And Commentary On Chapter 26
- Chapter 27: Aqbat al-Mehsher
- Notes And Commentary On Chapter 27
- Chapter 28: Accountability And The Balance (Mizan)
- Notes And Commentary On Chapter 28
- How Many Subjects Are Worth Discussing In This Chapter?
- What Was The Meaning Of The Word Accounting
- Who Would Be The Auditor Of This Account?
- Who Will Be Scrutinised?
- What Actions Would Be Judged?
- Clarification Of A Doubt
- Sensitivity About People’s Rights (Huquq Al-’Ibad)
- Instigation To Fulfil People’s Rights
- A Report On God’s Arguments On The Day Of Judgment
- The Handing Over Of The Character Sheet
- The Reality Of Scales (Mizan)
- Two Doubts And Their Rebuttal
- Some Arguments In Support Of Materialising Human Deeds
- Answer To A Proposition Regarding Evidence Provided By The Human Limbs
- Ahbat (Sequester), Takfeer (Restore) And Mowazena (Comparison)
- Chapter 29: Description Of Paradise And Hell
- Notes And Commentary On Chapter 29
- Belief In Paradise And Hell Being An Integral Part Of The Religion
- Proof That Paradise And Hell Are Real
- Proof Of The Creation Of The Paradise And Hell And Their Existence
- Rebuttal Of Some Doubts
- Description Of Some Delightful Experiences Of The Paradise
- Features Of Paradise Through Ahadith
- Weakness Of Authors View Spiritual Pleasures Only In The Paradise
- Explanation Of Imam As Sadiq’s Words
- A Short Description Of The Calamity Of Hell
- A Brief Description Of The Punishment Of Hell In The Words Of Imam Ali (‘A)
- Permanent Stay In The Paradise And Hell
- Reasons For A Permanence Of Stay In Paradise Or Hell
- An Important Message
- Clarifications Of Some Doubts
- Chapter 30: Mannerism Of The Transmission Of Revelation
- Notes And Commentary On Chapter 30
- Chapter 31: Revelation Of Qur’an During The Night Of Qadr
- Notes And Commentary On Chapter 31
- Chapter 32: Belief About The Qur’an
- Notes And Commentary On Chapter 32
- Chapter 33: The Measure Of Qur’an
- Notes And Commentary On Chapter 33
- Suggestions Of Alterations In The Qur’an Is Meant To Divide The Ummah
- True Meanings Of Transposition
- Authentication Of The Present Qur’an By The Imams Of Ahl Al-Bayt
- Clarification Of A Doubt
- Our Reply To The Blame Game
- Acceptance Of Tahrif By Academics Does Not Mean That It Is Recognised By The Religion
- Inappropriate Use Of The Two Qur’anic Verses To Disprove The Theory Of Transposition
- Clarification Of A Doubt
- Explanation Of The Term Sabas Ahraf
- Ali Is The Leader Of The Faithful
- Marriage Of Ali Took Place Under The Commandment Of God
- Commandment To Greet People With Pleasant Attitude
- Alternative Explanation Is Necessary For Metaphoric Verses
- Chapter 34: Belief About Prophets, Their Legatees And Angels
- Notes And Commentary On Chapter 34
- Chapter 35: Numerical Strength Of Prophets And Their Legatees
- Notes And Commentary On Chapter 35
- Facts About The Prophethood
- Conditions And Attributes For Prophethood
- Human Aspects Of Prophets
- Two Aspects Of Prophets
- Both Sides Of The Picture
- Reasons And Needs For The Emergence Of Prophets
- Standard For The Identification Of A Prophet
- Definition Of Miracle
- Difference Between A Prophet And Messenger
- Numerical Strength Of Prophets
- Meaning Of The Phrase ‘Ul Al-Adhm
- Superiority Of Prophet Muhammad Over All The Prophets
- Some Special Qualities Of Islamic Shariah
- Logical Evaluation Of Termination Of Prophethood
- Removal Of Some Doubts
- Prominence Of Guided Imams Over The Prophets Other Than The Last Prophet
- Proof Of Imamah And Caliphate Of The Imams Of Ahl Al-Bayt
- Narrations
- Unanimity Of The Concept Of Al-Mahdi
- Mahdi Is From The Ahl Al-Bayt Of The Prophet
- Imam Mahdi’s Personal Features
- Birth Of Imam Al-Mahdi (‘A)
- Presence Of The Sign Of God Was Essential In Every Interval Of Time
- Reply Of Some Doubts About The Presence Of Imam Mahdi
- Chapter 36: Purity Of The Essence Of Prophets, Imams And Angels
- Notes And Commentary On Chapter 36
- Chapter 37: Exaggeration And Entrust
- Notes And Commentary On Chapter 37
- People’s Attitude Towards Saintly People
- Condemnation Of Ghalis By The Imams
- Types Of Exaggerations
- The Beliefs Of Mofaweza
- Rebuttals Of Mofawezza Thoughts Is Essential
- Imam’s Attitude To Mofawweza
- Mofawweza Are Another Branch Of Ghalia Sect
- Tafweez In The Light Of Qur’an
- Entrust In Religious Affairs
- Rebuttal Of A Weak Argument Provided For Permanent And Temporary Delegation
- True Shi’a Concept Of Tafweez
- Methodology Of Seeking Help From God
- Miracle Is An Act Of God
- Clearance Of Some Doubts
- Chapter 38: Our View About The Tyrants And Despots
- Notes And Commentary On Chapter 38
- Feud Between Right And Wrong
- Brief Account Of Hazrat Ali’s Caliphate
- Imams Of Ahl Al-Bayt And The First Three Caliphs
- Logical Proof Of Dejection And Repulsion
- It Is Inappropriate In Shi’a Faith To Abuse Anyone
- In Shi’a Faith, The Love Of Virtuous Companions Of The Prophet Is Part Of The Faith
- There Were All Types Of People Among The Prophet’s Companions
- Hadith That All My Companions Are Stars Is Fake
- Ending Of Those Who Denied Imams Of Ahl Al-Bayt
- Treatment Of The Ahl Al-Bayt By The Ummah
- Reasons For Ali To Not Fight The Usurpers
- Battle Against Ali Is A Battle Against The Prophet
- Assassins Of The Imam And Prophets Are Infidels
- Fatimah Is The Leader Of Women At All Times
- A Brief Discussion On Fadak
- Chapter 39: Parentage Of The Prophet
- Notes And Commentary On Chapter 39
- Chapter 40: Taqiyya Or Judicious Concealment Of Views
- Notes And Commentary On Chapter 40
- Chapter 41: Our View About The Children Of Ali (‘A)
- Notes And Commentary On Chapter 41
- The Children Of Ali Are The Children Of The Prophet
- Love Of Aali Ar-Rasul Is Mandatory
- Clarification Of A Doubt
- Reprobation Cannot Dissolve Family Title
- A Question And Its Answer
- True Sayyids Must Repent Before Their Death
- Sadaqa Is Prohibited For Sayyids
- Blessings And Punishments Are Doubled Up For The Sayyids
- Chapter 42: About Mujmil And Mufassir Ahadith
- Notes And Commentary On Chapter 42
- Chapter 43: Prohibitions And Permissions
- Notes And Commentary On Chapter 43
- Chapter 44: Ahadith Relating To The Medical Profession
- Notes And Commentary On Chapter 44
- Chapter 45: Regarding Our Faith On Two Differing Ahadith
- Notes And Commentary On Chapter 45
- Chapter 46: Statement On The Qur’an Being Free Of Contradictions
- Notes And Commentary On Chapter 46
- Absence Of Contradiction In The Qur’an Is A Proof That It Is A Heavenly Book
- Description Of Some Of The Abstract Verses Of The Qur’an
- The End Of Prophethood
- End Of The Prophethood In Qur’anic Perspective
- End Of The Prophethood Through Ahadith Of Khatm An-Nabiyeen
- End Of The Prophethood According To The Ahl Al-Bayt
