The Role of Faith and Unbelief in Man's Felicity, Wretchedness and Loss

Man’s real felicity can be attained through faith and good deeds. If man believes in God, his deeds will be accepted, otherwise, he will be deprived of the felicity in the hereafter. Man’s attachment to this world makes him think that divine blessings are limited to worldly favours. Hence, when he enjoys a favour, he thinks that God is kind to him, but when he is deprived of it, he thinks that he is not treated kindly by God. This is while spiritual blessings, such as faith in the guardianship of Imams and knowledge and love of God are the real divine blessings are so great that they are not comparable with worldly favours. According to the narrations related from our Imams, the sanctity of a believer is superior to that of the kaaba. Consequently, when one visits a faithful sufferer, one will be amply rewarded and be brought near to God in proximity.