چکیده:
Among the issues mentioned in Islamic culture as a valuable trait is gratitude for divine blessings. In this regard, in addition to the words of God and the Infallibles (peace be upon them), scholars and experts have also addressed the importance, position, cases, and effects of gratitude, and extensive works have been produced on this subject. The correct application of these teachings can lead to effects and consequences such as the increase and permanence of blessings, salvation from sedition and calamity, and the acquisition of a spirit of appreciation. The present research was collected using the library method and by utilizing narrative, interpretive, and ethical sources, and it reached the conclusion that according to the teachings of the religion of Islam, God wants humans to attain the ability to express gratitude in all circumstances, especially in difficult conditions. Consequently, these acts of gratitude lead to the cultivation of the human soul, creating a sense of satisfaction and readiness to accept unpleasant events.
خلاصه ماشینی:
However, with the heart, it is the knowledge of the Lord, submission before Him, and contentment and satisfaction with His gifts; with the tongue, it is saying sentences that express human appreciation and thanks toward the Creator of blessings; and with action, it is through this way: spending every blessing and gift in the place where God has commanded and created it for.
With this introduction, if a person realizes that whatever material and spiritual blessings they enjoy, the Capable, Wise, and Powerful God has bestowed upon them, and that His kindness and grace flow upon all humans, even the unbelieving, lowly, and wicked individuals in this world, how much they should be grateful and thankful to Him. It is clear that gratitude and thanks to the Divine Court, which is independent of all creatures and the source of all perfections and graces, differs from thanking others; because we cannot compensate for divine favors with a compensation of affection like the verbal and practical thanks we offer to people, but rather the best way is to learn the path of gratitude from revelation and the words of the divine saints and the Infallible Imams (peace be upon them).
It is well known that Imam Rida (peace be upon him) has said regarding the prostration after an obligatory prayer that it is an expression of gratitude to God, and it is best that little else be said during it; unless one says three times "شکرا لله", which means: I thank God who has granted me success in His servitude and in performing an obligatory duty.
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