Document Type : Original Article

Authors

• saeedeh saeedian ¹
• Gholamali Arya ²
• Alireza Ebrahim ³

¹ Danishjoy, Danishgah Azad District, North Tehran

² Retired Professor of Religions and Mysticism, North Tehran Azad University

³ Assistant Professor, Department of Religions and Mysticism, North Tehran Azad University

Abstract

Explaining the relationship between divinity and servitude has always been one of the main concerns of Shiite mystics and has formed the basis of their practical conduct. This research, which was conducted using an analytical and comparative method, seeks to explain the relationships between the two by extracting the definitions of the sheikhs of the nature of divinity and servitude. Accordingly, the findings show that divinity has two aspects: purity and personification, and the nature of divinity only finds meaning in the area of personification, which are based on names and attributes. Servitude also has two aspects: truth and creation, and only from the latter aspect can a relationship between him and divinity be defined. On this basis, Shiite mystics generally believe in three general relationships between divinity and servitude, which are: the dissimilarity of the Creator and the creature, the omnipotent dependence of God Almighty on all things, and the theory of the organizational unity of existence based on "manifestation" and pure bestowal and love of God, which begins with God Almighty Himself, and the servant becomes the locus of the manifestation of divine names and attributes by performing optional prayers. With the knowledge of the truth, the will of the servant becomes in accordance with the will of God Almighty and all his actions become divine, which is the highest level of worship of the Infallibles, peace be upon them.