Ma`rifat Kalami

When the existence of God, the hereafter and the encounter with human existence are established, a basic question many arise: can we, by resting only on mind, make a decision about the necessity of divine guidance? Until now the followers of divine prophets have provided abundant evidence on the logical necessity of sending prophets. One of their evidence is that the necessity of revelation is based on divine providence and that the role of senses and mind in achieving felicity in this world and in the hereafter is very limited. Conversely, some hold opposing views and raise some objections. Using an analytical method based on reasoning, and criticizing the various objections which are raised by some of those who oppose the idea of the logical necessity of sending prophets, this paper seeks to admit the mentioned evidence again and stress the necessity of divine guidance. The findings of human conscience and mind are so limited and imperfect that they cannot answer man’s questions about the various actions and their different effects on his body and soul and on other creatures and worlds. Any person who is familiar with revelation, will face questioning in the divine court, otherwise man’s mind and nature (Fitrah) will be taken into account.