712. 1. Imam Zainul Abideen (p): The best person is the one who discharges the duties assigned to him by God.(B5,C40,T1)

713. 2. Imam Jafar as-Sadiq (p) commented on the verse: O you who believe, be steadfast and try to excel in steadfastness and stand firm on your faith … (Q, 3:200), Steadfastness means perseverance and devotion in performing the duties (assigned by God).(B5,C40,T2)

714. 3. Imam Jafar as-Sadiq (p) commented on the verse: O you who believe, be steadfast and try to excel in steadfastness and stand firm on your faith … (Q, 3:200).
The Imam (p): Be steadfast in performing your duties, be more steadfast in times of trials and tribulations and be in touch with the Imams.(B5,C40,T3)

715. 4. Imam Jafar as-Sadiq (p) quoted Prophet Muhammad (p): Discharge all the duties assigned to you by God and you will become most pious and God-fearing.(B5,C40,T4)

716. 5. Imam Jafar as-Sadiq (p) quoted a divine tradition wherein God said: The best way adopted by My believer, in order to gain My favour is to discharge the duties which I have assigned to him.(B5,C40,T5)