What is Self-conditioning and self-examination in mysticism and how does Imam explain these terms?

Self-conditioning, contemplation and self-examination are essential pre-requisites for a seeker (mujahid) of truth who is battling with his self.

Some moral maladies are product of self-love, Imam Khomeini explained

Imam Khomeini through his theological works underscored that the vice of ‘ujb is the product of self-love; since the human being is plagued with the evil of self-love, it is the source of all human faults and moral vices.

Imam Khomeini guided believers how to get rid of moral decline

Imam Khomeini through his theological works guided the believers and faithful people about how to get rid of moral decline and decorate themselves with divine virtues.

Performing virtuous deeds must be accompanied with a sense of modesty before God, Imam Khomeini ...

There is no doubt that when anyone performs good deeds, like fasting, night vigils, etc., he feels some kind of joy and pleasure within him. But to feel pleasure and delight on performing virtuous deeds accompanied with a sense of humility and modesty before God and gratitude to God for His favors, and to ask Him to increase them, is not ‘ujb.

Imam Khomeini: You may achieve your selfish desires and satanic expectations, but for yourself and ...

Imam Khomeini: Take some trouble on the way to God, devote yourselves; God will not leave you ...

Imam Khomeini: The learning of sciences in reality is an introduction to the refinement of the soul ...

Imam Khomeini: If man is certain and has faith that all the outward and inward worlds are in the ...