Chapter 3 - On Safeguarding and Refining the Soul

One of the companions asked Imam Sadiq (a.s) regarding an issue. He said: “This must b e determined by lot-casting. What judge is more just than casting a lot if you trust your affairs with God. Did not God say the following in the Holy Quran: “He (agreed to) cast lots. And he was condemned.” [The Holy Quran: Saffat 37:141]

Imam Sadiq (a.s) said: “Whenever you think that the truth will ruin you, it will save you; and whenever you think that falsehood will save you, it will ruin you.”

Imam Sadiq (a.s) said: “I like it when a Muslim man prays for safeguarding his religion and his daily bread.”

Imam Sadiq (a.s) said: “Whoever experiences the joy of our love in his heart should first thank God for the first blessing.” The people asked him: “What is the first blessing?” Imam Sadiq (a.s) replied: “Being born legitimately.”

Imam Sadiq (a.s) said: “Whoever loves us and does not have a shameful background is one of the especial servants of God.” The people asked him: “What do you mean by not having a shameful background?” Then Imam Sadiq (a.s) replied: “I mean being born legitimately.”