Ma`rifat

This article is a description of the words of Imam Ali (PBUH) regarding the characteristics of the true Shiites. One of the characteristics of Shiites is spreading justice and submission to the right. A believer may discriminate in helping his faithful brothers and in giving them personal possessions, as much as he wishes to give, but in case of public treasury, he must observe justice, and friendship or enmity should not affect him performing his duty. Also in legal and financial disputes between individuals and when going to a court, he must comply with the court order. Some people are apparently claiming to adhere to Islamic precepts and obey God's instructions, but when thier interests are in danger, they refuse to accept those Islamic precepts. In disputes and where a judge, according to the Islamic standards, has issued a verdict, it must be accepted, however, to the detriment of the individual.