Al Mizan- Vol 36 Chapters 47-51 Commentary Imam Husain (a

Imam Husain (a

Through an analysis of Qur’an verses as well as traditions from the Infallibles (‘a)

With the use of beautiful illustrations and reflection prompts

He wrote it in order to elucidate a new rational theology in which he demonstrated the most controversial topics in Islamic theology

Al Mizan- Vol 36 Chapters 47-51 Commentary Imam Husain (aI did not create the jinn and the humans except that they may worship Me (51: 56). The act of creation has a purpose and that purpose is worship. This means that the goal of creation is for them to be worshippers, not for God to be worshipped, as God said: except that they may worship Me. He did not say: except that I might be worshipped by them. This is because any goal, whatever it may be, is something that necessarily completes its possessor and