“Divine wisdom and providence imply the existence of a purpose and meaning for the world. Whatever exists is either itself good or is a means to goodness. Wisdom is an aspect of both knowledge and will. It is the reality that throws light on the final cause of the world. Justice, on the other hand,…
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True causality refers to existential relationship…
“True causality refers to existential relationship (but) not between two objects which exist independently because in this case, neither would be in need of the other object for existence. It rather exists between an independent being and a dependent one whose being is linked with and dependent on the cause. Thus the relationship of the…
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The carelessness of the rich towards the difficulties of the poor…
“The carelessness of the rich towards the difficulties of the poor is the greatest danger that can destroy a society and that the rich will be the first victim of this danger. Taking this danger into consideration, fourteen centuries ago, Islam ordered the rich to distribute a portion of their wealth among the poor and…
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It must be remembered that all causes…
It must be remembered that all causes are in the hands of the One who is the final cause. Those who believe in the Oneness of Allah, should rely only upon the Almighty Allah for all their affairs. They must realize that all effects owe their cause to Allah. Even if all the venues for…
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When a believer has developed a firm…
When a believer has developed a firm and complete conviction that apart from Allah no one is the Lord of the creation and none is the cause of all the causes except Him, he does not repose hope in anyone except Allah. Imam Ali (A) states: ‘You must not rely upon anyone except the Lord.’…
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