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Author: Ayatullah Muhammad Taqi Misbah Yazdi
Translator: Kelvin Lembani (Muhammad ‘Abd al-‘Aziz)
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Provisions for the Journey (Mishkat), Volume 2

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• Foreword
• Lesson 25: The Path towards Paradise and Manifestations of Divine Modesty 
• Disapproval of Long- Drawn- Out Dreams and the Difference between Them and Positive Hope
• The World: Means Or Goal?
• Attention to the Absolute Self- sufficient Results in Freedom from Want from Other than Allah 
• Remembrance of Death and Manifestations of Divine Modesty
• Neatness, A Practice of the Saints [Awliya’] of Islam
• Notes
• Lesson 26: The Role of Pure Supplication and Meritorious Deeds
• The Concept of Supplication
• Differences among People in Supplication and Requests
• The Importance of Manifesting Indigence and Incapacity in the Presence of Allah 
• The Need to Conform Supplication to Commendable Deeds
• The Existential Blessings of the Righteous and Upright
• Notes
• Lesson 27: The Status of a Sincere Servant in the Sight of Allah
• Basis of Man’s Superiority and Pre- eminence
• The Role of Independence and Sincerity of Intention
• a) Independence
• b) Sincerity of Intention
• Notes
• Lesson 28: The Greatness of Worship and Servitude and its Existential Effects
• The Witnessing of the Earth in regard to Man’s Deeds
• Characteristics of the Praise of the Earth and Inanimate Objects
• The Intelligence and Consciousness of Creatures and How they are Influenced 
• The Expansive Domain of the Light of the Pure Imams (‘a)
• Deeds do not Remain Hidden from the Eyes of Witnesses
• Sincerity of Intention in Allah’s Servants Brings about Joy and Pride
• Sincerity of Intention Brings about Superiority in Works
• Notes
• Lesson 29: Devotion and Worship, the Greatest Assets for Humanity
• The Parasitic Nature of the World
• The Pre- eminence of the Complete Human Being
• Paradise, the Dwelling of the Believers and the Friends of the Ahl al- Bayt (‘a)
• The Companions of Paradise
• a) The Station of the Prophets (‘a) and the Great Prophet of Islam (S)
• b) The Station of the Righteous [Salihin]
• c) The Station of the Truthful [Siddiqin]
• The Station of Infallibility Especially Reserved for the Chosen Ones of Allah 
• The Importance of Sincere Faith and the Means of Attaining It
• Notes
• Lesson 30: The Significance of Invocation of Allah, Constructive Social Interaction and the Criteria for Choosing Friends
• The Benefits of Reclusion and Solitude
• The Benefits of Association and Coexistence with Others
• a) Teaching and learning from other people
• b) Deriving benefit from other people and helping other people
• c) Training and educating other people as well as self- edification
• d) Friendship and affection with other people
• e) To derive and bring divine reward
• f) Humility and modesty
• g) Acquisition of experience
• Fondness and Brotherhood, Blessings of Allah
• The Criteria for Choosing Friends and Associates
• The Greatness of Invocation of Allah while among the Heedless
• Man’s Responsibilities regarding His Speech
• The Virtue of Sharing Food with a Believer and Abstaining from the Food of Corrupt People
• Notes
• Lesson 31: The Tongue, A Means of Guidance or Misdirection
• Deriving Benefit from the Tongue and Other Members of the Body for the Purpose of Spiritual Ascension and Growth
• Method of Deriving Benefit from the Tongue and Avoiding Troubles It Causes
• Abstaining from Talkativeness and Excess in Humor and Joking
• The Diversity in Methods of Guidance
• A Perspective on the Effects of Speech and Other Deeds
• The Need to Relate True Speech and Abstain from Spreading Rumors and Hearsay 
• Notes
• Lesson 32: The Manifestations of Venerating and Glorifying Allah
• The Uncomprehended Status of the Prophet (S) and the Pure Imams (‘a)
• The Relationship between Obedience to Allah and Obedience to the Prophet (S) and the Ahl al- Bayt (‘a)
• The Need to Respect and Honor the Believers
• a) Honoring Elderly Muslims
• b) Respecting the Teachers and Agents of the Qur’an
• c) Respecting a Just and Equitable Ruler
• The Need for a Government and Law in Society
• Qualifications of a Righteous and Competent Ruler
• The Religious Jurisprudent [Wali al- Faqih]: the Most Righteous and Competent Person 
• Notes
• Lesson 33: The Need to Hold the Tongue and Censure Its Defects
• The Reciprocal Effects of Deeds or Annulment [Ihbat] and Proscription [Takfir]
• Censuring of Fault- Finding
• Censuring of Flattery and Sycophancy
• Censuring of Sarcasm and Verbal Abuse
• Censuring of Obstinance [Mara’] and Insistence on One’s Opinion
• Notes
• Lesson 34: The Manifestation of Worship and the Role of Mosques in Islam  
• The Concept and Scope of Worship
• a) Divisions of Worship
• b) Prayer, Zenith of Devotional Service and Proximity [Qurb] to Allah
• c) The Philosophy of Divine Legislation for the Preliminaries of the Prayer and Factors for Attention in Prayer
• The Mosque, Place of Ascension for Lovers of the Beatific Vision [Liqa’ Allah]
• There is much wisdom in drawing people’s attention to mosques which can generally be divided in two sections
• 1. Social Wisdom
• 2. Personal Wisdom
• Necessity of Understanding the Importance of Mosques and Their Etiquettes
• 1) Abstinence from shouting and talking loudly in the mosque
• 2. Refraining from false and frivolous conversation
• 3. Abstaining from buying and selling in the mosque
• 4. Abstaining from frivolous deeds in the mosque
• Virtues of Being Present in the Mosque for Worship
• The Most Beloved Servants of Allah
• Notes
• Lesson 35: The Status Of Piety, Asceticism and Self- discipline
• The Concept of Piety and Its Relationship with Divine Fear [Khawf]
• The Importance of Piety and Ways of Attaining It
• 1. One’s attitude about the future
• 2. Attention to knowledge and awareness of Allah in regard to deeds and conduct
• 3. Realization that piety is beneficial even in the world
• A Glance at the Levels of Piety
• A Glance at the Effects of Piety
• 1. The effects and role of piety in the perception of truths
• 2. The role of piety in clear- sightedness
• 3. The role of piety in captivating and securing the love of Allah
• 4. Not having fear and sorrow
• 5. Receiving divine help
• 6. Acquisition of dignity and proximity [qurb] to Allah
• 7. Deliverance from problems and hardships
• 8. The acceptance of deeds
• The Quality of Accountability and Other Characteristics of the Pious
• Self- restraint and Asceticism in the Words of the Noble Prophet (S)
• Notes
• Lesson 36: Forbearance, Moderateness and Trust in Allah as Stated by the Prophet (S)
• The Lofty Status of Forbearance
• Forbearance, Befitting of the Saints [Awliya’] of Allah
• Moderateness and the Difference between It and Lenience and Compromise
• The Prophet’s (S) Lack of Lenience in Regard to the Polytheists
• The Station of Trust in Allah
• Trust in Allah and Making Use of Material and Spiritual Means
• The Relationship between Piety and Trust in Allah
• Notes
• Lesson 37: Divine Providence and Divine Decree and the Role of True Faith 
• Submission to Truth, the Means of Averting Worries
• A Brief Look at Predetermination and Divine Decree [Qada wa Qadar]
• The Station of Certitude [Yaqin] and Its Levels
• 1. Certain knowledge [‘ilm al- yaqin]
• 2. Certain vision [‘ayn al- yaqin]
• 3. Certain truth [haqq al- yaqin]
• The Saints [Awliya’] of Allah and Contentment with Allah’s Decree
• A Look at Patience [Sabr] and Its Significance
• The Effects of Preferring the Will of Allah over One’s Own Will
• Notes
• Lesson 38: Knowing Allah and His Wise Order
• Man and His Relationship with Allah
• Attentiveness to Allah in Difficulty and Ease
• The Need to Seek Assistance from Allah
• Results of Knowledge and Certitude in Regard to the Wise Management of Allah 
• The Role of Hardships in the Process of Man’s Perfection and Spiritual Ascendance
• Notes
• Lesson 39: The Criteria of Value In the Words of Allah, the Exalted
• Faith and Good Deeds, The Criteria of Man’s Superiority
• Worthwhile Deeds from the Viewpoint of Islam
• The Importance of Integrity in Cultural and Religious Programs
• The Importance of Intention and Inner Inclinations
• The Way to Purify Motives and Intentions
• Notes

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