Tradition of Mufaddal - Pearls of Wisdom from Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq (a)

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This book shows the divine knowledge of Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq (a). He explains divine wisdom and intelligent design behind the creation of universe. He explains in detail, various aspects of creation of universe, planets, sun, moon, earth, environment, human beings, animal plants, various creatures and the divine reasons behind natural disasters. Contents Preface i Background iii FIRST SESSION The Human Being 1 Creation of Man 4 Teeth and Beard 5 Absurdity of Atheism 6 Tears 8 Saliva 9 Sexual Organs 9 General Organs 10 Nutrition 12 General Development of the Human Body 12 Excellence of Human Being over Animals 13 The Five Senses 13 Systems in Pairs and Single Units 16 Voice 17 Tongue and Lips 18 Protective System 18 Hairs and Nails 23 Saliva 25 Covering of the Stomach 25 Urges 26 Physical Faculties 27 Psychological Faculties 29 Speech and Writing 30 Restriction of Knowledge 32 Dreams 35 Catering for Human Needs 36 Distinctive Features 38 Limited Growth 39 Fatigue and Pain 39 SECOND SESSION The Animal Kingdom 41 The Animal World 42 The Elephant 48 The unusual creation of Giraffe 49 The Monkey 50 The Animal Skin 51 Burying The Dead 52 Animal Instinct 53 The Python and the Cloud 54 The Ant 54 The Spider 55 The Bird 56 The Hen 57 The Birds Crop 57 The Birds Feather 58 The Long-Legged Birds 59 The Provision of Food 59 The Night Birds 60 The Creation of Bat 61 The Honey Bee 62 The Locusts 62 The Fish 63 THIRD SESSION The Environment 65 The Sky 65 Sunrise and Sunset 66 The Four Seasons 67 The Sun 67 The Moon 69 The Stars 70 The Universe 73 The Days and Nights 74 Heat and Cold 75 The Earth 78 Air 79 Fire 80 Water 81 Rain 82 Mountains 84 Vegetation 86 Grains 87 Propagation of Plants 88 Leaves 89 Seeds 90 The Pomegranate 91 Creeper Plants 91 The Date Palm 92 Wood 93 Herbs 93 Worthless Things 94 FOURTH SESSION The Natural Disasters 97 The Natural Disasters 97 Trouble Free Life 99 Death 103 Injustice 105 Existence of God 109 Glory Be To The Almighty Allah 112