Impossibility of Knowledge about the True Nature of the Divine Essence and Attributes in Nahj al-Balāgha
Journal Title: رهیافتهایی در علوم قرآن و حدیث - Year 2013, Vol 45, Issue 91
Abstract
Question about the possibility of knowledge about the true nature of Divine Essence and Attributes has always been one of the most important issues in the history of human thought. In various statements of Imam ‘Alī (A.S.)’s sayings, it is asserted that knowledge about the true nature of Divine Essence and Attribute is not possible for man by any of recognition tools. Although this type of knowledge is not possible for anyone, we cannot be deprived of knowledge on God (Divinity) on the pretext of the impossibility of knowledge about the true nature of Divine Essence and Attributes. Knowledge on God is possible through the Divine Attributes and Action in the world of creation. In this research, we intend to examine and elucidate knowledge about the true nature of Divine Essence and Attributes, and indicate, on the basis of some statements from Imam ‘Alī (A.S.)’s sayings that such knowledge is not only impossible, but it is basically unattainable. However, God can be known through His Attributes and Actions.
Authors and Affiliations
Nosrat Nilsaz, MajīD Mu‘āRif, Zahrā BāBā AḥMadī MīLāNī
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