جعفر بن محمد الصادق عليه السلام

“Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said that hot food is devoid of blessings.’”

“Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said, ‘Nothing entering inside is (as good) as ghee but I dislike it for an old man.’”

“Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said, ‘Ghee is a very fine sauce.’”

“Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said, ‘Raisin of Taef strengthens nerves, removes troubles and makes one’s breath pleasant.’”

“Once sweet pomegranate was mentioned and abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), said, ‘Sour-sweet pomegranate is more suitable for the stomach.’” Muhammad ibn ’Isma‘il has narrated from al-Fadl ibn Shadhan from Ibn Abi ‘Umayr from Ibrahim ibn ‘ Abd al-Hamid from al-Walid ibn Sabih from abu ‘ Abd Allah (a.s.), has narrated from a similar Hadith.”

“Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said, ‘You must eat lettuce because it cleanses blood.’”

“Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said that ’Amir al-Mu’minin has said, ‘The Messenger of Allah, O Allah, grant compensation to Muhammad and his family worthy of their services to Your cause, has said, “The water of Zamzam is a cure for whatever reason it is drunk

Aba Abdullah as-Sadiq (MGB) told him, “O Muhammad! My father said, ‘O my son! God has not created anything more delightful than concealing of faith for your father.’”

Aba Abdullah as-Sadiq (MGB), “What is the first gift that is given to a believer?” The Imam (MGB) replied, “The forgiveness of those who follow his corpse in his funeral procession.”

“The Commander of the Faithful Imam Ali (MGB) was questioned about the most knowledgeable person. He replied, ‘It is one who combines the knowledge of the people with his own knowledge.’”

“There are five things which are as I say. Greedy persons have no comfort. Jealous persons have no pleasure. Rulers are not loyal. Liars are not manly. Fools will not become masters.”

There are five things that I will not abandon until my death. They are: eating on the ground along with other people; riding saddled donkeys, personally milking she-goats; wearing woolen clothes and greeting children. This is done so that these become common practice for them after me.”

A believer rolls in five types of light: There is light from where he comes; there is light from where he leaves; there is light in his knowledge; there is light in his speech and there is light in him on the Resurrection Day.”

No less than five characteristics are distributed among the servants of God: certitude, contentment, perseverance, gratitude, and intelligence which perfects them all.”

You should be shy in front of God as He deserves.” He (MGB) was asked, “What should we do?” The Prophet (MGB) said, “If you do so, none of you will go to sleep without seeing your death with your own eyes. You should guard your mind and whatever goes on in it. You must guard your stomach and whatever goes into it. You should remember your grave and the fact that your body will spoil there. Whoever wants the Hereafter should abandon the adornments of the life of this world.”

Blessed be those who have five characteristics. Blessed be those who think when they are silent; who get advice by looking; who sit at home and cry over their sins; and do not bother the people with their hands or tongues.”

There following five are the signs before the coming of the Riser (MGB): the appearance of al-Yamani; the appearance of al-Sufyani; the appearance of the caller from the heavens who calls out; land-sliding in al-Beyda and the murder of Nafs-i-Zakiya .”

I said, ‘Yes.’ He (MGB) replied, ‘Verily the knowledge of the Hour is with God (alone). It is He Who sends down rain, and He Who knows what is in the wombs. Nor does anyone know what it is that he will earn on the morrow: Nor does anyone know in what land he is to die. Verily with God is full knowledge and He is acquainted (with all things).’”

Indeed the perfection of a Muslim’s faith can be recognized by the following five things: not saying absurd things; quarrelling rarely; having perseverance; being patient and being good-tempered.”

There are twelve characteristics in brushing the teeth with a toothbrush that is a recommendable practice. It cleans the mouth, improves vision; pleases the Merciful Lord; whitens the teeth; removes the mouth’s bad smell; strengthens the gums; stimulates the appetite; alleviates the phlegm; improves memory; increases the good deeds; and makes the angels happy.”