Lesson one hundred sixteen :Simple life and cooperation in house -keeping

Imam Sadegh( A. S. )says:

كانَ عَلِىٌّ عَلَيْهِ السَّلامُ يَحْتَطِبُ وَ يَسْتَقِى وَيَكْنِسُ وَ كانَتْ فاطِمَةُ تَطْحَنُ وَ تَعْجِنُ وَ تَخْبِزُ!

Translation

Ali( A. S. )collected wood) for his home (from the desert and brought water and made cleaning, and Fatima) A. S. (made flour, and kneaded it and baked bread..

Brief description

A world of magnificence of spirit and high human rank is hidden in this short tradition in respect to the great leader of Islam, Imam Ali( A. S. )and model woman, Fatima) A. S. (Their life was very simple and freestanding but full of sincerity, purity, cooperation and assistance. Work was not a dishonor, and cooperation and understanding was considered as a basic privilege, and non- adornment was a big privilege. These affairs are not found any more in the homes and consequently tranquility and peace are disappeared.