Imam al-Sadiq (PBUH) said: He who habitually tells the truth, his deeds are purified; Allah increases the sustenance of the one whose intention is good; and he who treats his family members well, Allah prolongs the length of his life.

Imam al-Sadiq (PBUH) said: A Muslim believer must not attend a meeting wherein Allah laws are being disobeyed and the one is not in a position to stop it.

Kangaroo rats have long tails and larger hind feet with only four toes. Their eyes are very large, while their ears are incredibly small. Kangaroo Rats are small, weighing up to 4.5 ounces, which is about the weight of granola bar. Their fur is a yellowish-brown with a white belly, while the tail has a noticeable white tip.

The Holy Prophet (Peace be upon him and his progeny ) said: Shall I not introduce a believer to you? A believer is the one whom other believers trust with their souls and wealth. Shall I not introduce a Muslim to you? A Muslim is the one from whose hand and tongue other Muslims are safe.... It is unlawful (Haram) for a believer to do wrong against another believer, or leave him/her in a lurch, or backbite against him/her, or suddenly reject him/her.

Imam al-Sadiq (PBUH) said: Verily, there are various degrees of serving Allah, but affection (and cordial inclination) for us, Ahlul Bayt, is the highest one.

Despite its name and mouse-like appearance, the Kangaroo rat is neither a rat or a mouse. The Kangaroo rat is a member of the heteromyidae family, with its closest relative being the pocket gopher.

Imam al-Baqir (PBUH) said: The love of us (Ahlul Bayt) is Faith and the hatred of us is infidelity.

The silver-backed chevrotain is the first mammal re-discovered under a Global Wildlife Conservation program called the Search for Lost Species. This initiative seeks to find some 1,200 animal and plant species that have gone missing to science—and work to protect them. Many of these species are not exciting or charismatic, says Tilker, and are in need of someone to pay attention.

The long-term survival of this species depends on a reduction in snaring and poaching. While Vietnam takes this very seriously, it is a difficult problem to tackle, says Tilker.

"The rediscovery of the silver-backed chevrotain provides big hope for the conservation of biodiversity, especially threatened species, in Vietnam," said Hoang Minh Duc, head of the Southern Institute of Ecology Department of Zoology.

The researchers cannot yet say how many silver-backed chevrotains are left or where exactly they live; their conservation status remains "data deficient" due to a lack of study. If one or two sites with sizable, stable populations can be identified, then protection measures such as education of local people and anti-poaching patrols can be put in place, Tilker says.