Ayatollah Sistani has provided the youth of today with ‘eight recommendations

by Abbas Adil

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
All praise belongs to Allah, Lord of the Worlds. And Peace and Blessings upon Muḥammad and his pure progeny.
as-Salāmu ʿalaykum wa Raḥmatullāhi wa Barakātuh.
I would like advise the dear youth –
First: The necessity for true belief in Allah, the Glorified, and the Abode of the Hereafter. Let not any of you ever fall short in this belief after it has been established by manifest proofs and has been determined as the upright path.
Second: Adopting a good character, for it is the amalgamation of numerous virtues, such as wisdom, prudence, kindness, humility, foresight, clemency, patience etc.
Third: Trying to become a professional and acquire a specialization, and striving and exerting oneself to this end, for indeed there is a lot of blessing in this.
Fourth: Adhering to an honourable code of conduct and character
Fifth: Giving due importance to the establishment of a family through marriage and begetting offspring without people
Sixth: Endeavoring to do good works and benefiting people
Seventh: Every person in authority should carry out his responsibilities towards others in the best manner possible
Eighth: For one to inculcate in himself the spirit of learning and inclination towards increase in wisdom and understanding, in all the different stages and varying circumstances of his life. One must reflect upon his actions and traits, and their consequences.

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