Commentary of Imam Al Askari (asws) Part 10

Commentary of Imam Al Askari (asws) Part 10

Commentary of Imam Al Askari (asws) Part 10 continues the Qurʾānic exegesis attributed to Imam Ḥasan al-ʿAskarī (ʿa, an honorific meaning ʿalayhi al-salām — “peace be upon him”), the eleventh Imam of the Ahl al-Bayt (ʿa). This tenth volume extends the interpretation of Sūrat al-Baqarah, reflecting on divine blessings, the responsibility of gratitude (shukr), and the spiritual consequences of heedlessness (ghaflah). The commentary presents remembrance (dhikr) as the sustaining light of faith, teaching that awareness of God transforms blessings into means of growth rather than pride.

About the Book

This volume explores verses that recount the stories of past nations who received divine guidance but failed to remain grateful. Through hadith (prophetic and Imamic traditions) transmitted from the Imam’s school, it emphasizes that shukr (gratitude) and dhikr (remembrance) preserve the vitality of faith (īmān) and guard the heart against arrogance and forgetfulness. The commentary shows that every blessing entails a moral obligation: to recognize it, thank for it, and use it in service of truth and justice. In contrast, heedlessness and ingratitude lead to spiritual decline and the loss of divine favor. The Imam’s teachings remind readers that gratitude is not a mere sentiment but a living discipline that renews faith through reflection and humility.

What You Will Discover

• Qurʾānic interpretations on gratitude (shukr), remembrance (dhikr), and heedlessness (ghaflah).
• Hadith (prophetic and Imamic traditions) on the moral responsibility of using divine blessings with awareness.
• Reflections on how gratitude deepens faith and humility.
• Lessons from earlier nations illustrating the consequences of arrogance and forgetfulness.
• Insights on remembrance as a source of light, balance, and spiritual refinement.

About the Author

The compiler of Commentary of Imam Al Askari (asws) Part 10 collected narrations transmitted through the Imam’s students and early Shīʿī scholars. While the commentary remains attributed to Imam Ḥasan al-ʿAskarī (ʿa), its profound treatment of gratitude, remembrance, and divine awareness reflects the ethical vision of his school. The text shows how shukr and dhikr form the twin pillars of spiritual consciousness, guiding believers to live with humility and purpose.

Who Is This Book For?

For readers seeking to understand how gratitude and remembrance sustain faith and character, this volume presents the teachings of the Ahl al-Bayt (ʿa) on how divine awareness transforms everyday blessings into paths of spiritual refinement.