خلاصة:
The foundation of faith is based on the knowledge of the truths of the universe, especially metaphysical and unseen truths. Recognizing the truth of the universe and strengthening this recognition leads to the creation of heart-felt belief and conviction in humans. This belief and conviction arising from deep knowledge is interpreted as faith. It is obvious that the deeper a person's knowledge is, the stronger the resulting faith will be. Feiz Kashani also introduces faith as the affirmation of truth, and based on this, in line with the later Imami theologians, he considers its reality to be heart-felt belief in true doctrines, which will be followed by verbal profession and practical adherence to its pillars. With his definition of science and how it is acquired in humans, he emphasizes the existence of a connection between science and faith. In the discussion of the types of science and the obstacles to its acquisition, he considers science to be a light that is bestowed from the higher realm upon the human mind. For this reason, he emphasizes the readiness and aptitude of the mind to receive this grace and believes that the major part of this mental readiness occurs through the activities of the intellect in contemplating the truths of the universe, purifying the mind from false beliefs and thoughts, and directing and organizing intellectual thoughts and reflections.
ملخص الجهاز:
Fayz Kashani also introduces faith as the affirmation of truth, and based on this, in line with the later Imami theologians, he considers its reality to be heartfelt belief and conviction in true doctrines, which will be followed by verbal profession and action according to its pillars.
But Fayz, by criticizing these opinions, writes: And the truth is that faith accepts increase and decrease; because it is among the conventional (i'tibari) matters, and the Lawgiver has ordained different realities for it according to the levels of the obligated (mukallafin) in terms of the strength and weakness of perception.
Therefore, in the view of Fayz, the reality of knowledge is a light that God shines into the hearts of humans, and the way to attain it and create readiness to receive this light is taqwa.
3. The role of intellect in acquiring knowledge and faith Fayz Kashani believes that every heart, based on its innate nature (fitra), has the capacity to recognize truths.
The role of intellect in strengthening faith What is understood from the works of Fayz is that he does not deny the role of thinking and reasoning in acquiring religious knowledge and the emergence of faith, but in the stage of argumentation and presenting evidence for religious beliefs, he does not see a great need for intellect and theological discussions; rather, he considers the acceptance and persuasion of the heart sufficient in this matter.
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