يكصد و پنجاه درس زندگى - مكارم شيرازى، ناصر - الصفحة ١٣٣ - Lesson one hundred thirty three Great warfare
Lesson one hundred thirty three :Great warfare
Imam Hassan Askari( A. S. )say:
أَشَدُّ النّاسِ اجْتِهادا مَنْ تَرَكَ الذُّنُوبَ
Translation
The strongest warrior for the faith among people is one who gives up the sins..
Brief description
We know that struggle with rebellious desires and sensual desires as the main cause of sins is called the greater warfare' in Islam, being more important and valuable than struggle with enemies.
Because this warfare is the means of purification of soul and there would not be any victory because defeats are often the result of weak points.
In the societies stained with sin, the value of this warfare is more obvious and its importance in improvement of social objectives is more clear.
Victories of Prophet( S. A. )in Medina was actually the direct conclusion of purification of souls, and spiritual struggles of his companions in Mecca.