One Hundred And Fifty Lessons For Life

Lesson Sixty One: Help Your Brothers

Imam As-Sadiq (a.s.) said:

Translation

Whosoever engages in fulfilling the requirements and needs of his Muslim brothers, God will fulfill his requests.[^1]

Brief Description

People often think that if they get involved in solving the problems of others, this would retard progress in their own life. Islam has a different viewpoint. The Prophet (peace be upon him and his progeny) says that if you engage in solving people’s problems and fulfilling their requirements, God, whose power is beyond your power and all powers, helps you and solves your problems. We have been witnessed how the problems of those who help others get solved in wonderful ways and this is a divine bounty.

[^1]: Bihar al-Anwar, volume 74, page 286, Wasa'il Al-Shia, vol 16, page 359. Mustadrak AlWasa'il, vol 12, page 414. Al-Amali, page 97. Awali Al-Laali, vol 1, page 375.