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Cod in Mulla Sadraʹs Philosophy

One of the issues that has been greatly influenced by Mulla Sadraʹs theory of being is the demonstration of the Truth and the discussion of His Names and Attributes. This issue has assumed a completely new color in his philosophical system. God is the main locus of religious teachings and religions are based upon believing in Godʹs being. The main problem before the seeker of the truth is whether there is a God or not. His primary task is, therefore, to provide a correct answer to this question. A positive or negative response will not only transform manʹs view of the outside world but also will grant a different meaning to man himself. In Mulla Sadraʹs view, the divine knowledge is the noblest and most valuable philosophical knowledge and without which manʹs real perfection is impossible. Ile helieves that this perfection is only possible in the light ofʹ seeking proximity to (itʹd. I le also maintains that this proximity is not possible unless one attains the knowledge of God. In all his philosophical books, Mulla Sadra considers the knowledge of Godʹs existence as wisdom and introduces it as the basis of manʹs real prosperity and happiness. For him, the knowledge of God is the main purpose of all philosophies. Therefore, man is obliged to know Him as much as his human abilities allow him and try to assimilate to Him. Mulla Sadra emphasizes that the rational knowledge of God is possible and adduces several arguments to demonstrate His Fxistenee. I lc also believes in a kind ofʹ unveiling and gnostic intuition. The main purposes of this paper are to explain and analyze this theory. to explore its historical and religious-philosophical origins, and to emphasize that Mulla Sadra, as the founder of the Transcendent Philosophy, follows his own particular approach to religion.