Analysis of the dignity of worship in the epistemological function of the self (Relying on the thoughts of Sadr al-Mutalahin)

Knowledge is the most important dimension of human existence, and other human areas are important in relation to perception and knowledge.In Sadra's view, every soul has the necessary competence to know the facts of things according to its nature.Also, the soul has the ability to acquire knowledge and the necessary data for perception is provided by a tool called the body, and the soul performs the act of perception by taking possession of these data. . But in the meantime, there are obstacles that stand between the ego and intellectual facts, and until these obstacles are removed, the facts of science will not be imprinted from the intellectual tablet to the emotional tablet.The first obstacle is the existence of body and matter and the preoccupation of the soul with the planning of evil forces. The second obstacle is the inherent darkness, which is due to the turbidity of desires and the accumulation that occurs due to the multitude of sins in the face of the speaking soul. According to Sadra, the removal of obstacles is done by Sharia rules and acts of worship, and the purpose of physical practices and austerities is to free the soul from the complications of the senses and from dark material affairs. Removing the obstacle is a negative and non-existent thing that is not intended at all. Therefore, the philosophy of legalizing worship is to remove the obstacles on the path of the soul to achieve scientific evolution and grace. If the obstacles are removed,