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of the known. However, if he implied a third meaning, it is
unintelligible.
As to his statement: "It is obligatory for the benefit of His
worshiper" it is corrupt logic, for if He is not harmed by
neglecting the welfare of mankind, the obligation upon Him bears
no meaning.
Speaking of what is best for mankind is really its welfare in
that He creates them in Paradise. While to create them in the
world of trials and to expose them to sin then becomes subject
to the danger of punishment, and to the terrors of presentation
and accounting (on the Day of Recompense) is not enviable
by the wise.
)5(OBLIGATING WHAT IS BEYOND ONE'S ABILITY
unintelligible.
As to his statement: "It is obligatory for the benefit of His
worshiper" it is corrupt logic, for if He is not harmed by
neglecting the welfare of mankind, the obligation upon Him bears
no meaning.
Speaking of what is best for mankind is really its welfare in
that He creates them in Paradise. While to create them in the
world of trials and to expose them to sin then becomes subject
to the danger of punishment, and to the terrors of presentation
and accounting (on the Day of Recompense) is not enviable
by the wise.
)5(OBLIGATING WHAT IS BEYOND ONE'S ABILITY