“The critic who says that Allah knew from eternity that he would drink wine, should be asked to explain whether Allah knew that he would drink it of his own will or He knew that he would be compelled by an external force to do so. Evidently what Allah knew from eternity was neither forced…
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The purpose of religion is to protect…
The purpose of religion is to protect a person’s inner nature and its natural growth. Our inner nature is beautiful and honourable like our external nature. We can affect nature, but we often use this ability to destroy it. SOURCE: @PanahianEN | H.I. ALIREZA PANAHIAN
The Holy Prophet (S), who by Allah’s order…
The Holy Prophet (S), who by Allah’s order was the ruler and commander and whose obedience was obligatory, did not have the slightest privilege over others in the internal and external affairs of his life. He did not avail himself of any luxury, maintained no protocol and formalities commensurate to his position as a ruler,…
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The general principle of causation…
The general principle of causation is undeniable and it admits of no exception. The denial of relation between human will and external causes would amount to saying that the acts of man are totally beyond his control. Thus instead of adding to human liberty, we will be diminishing it further, by accepting the view. SOURCE:…
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An animal knows the world through…
“An animal knows the world through its external senses only. That is why, firstly, its knowledge is superficial and seeming. It does not penetrate the things and has no access to their internal relations. Secondly, it is partial and particular, and is neither universal nor general. Thirdly, it is regional, for it is confined to…
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