An Explanation and Analysis of the How of Attributing Qualities of Action to Divine Essence as Viewewd by Mulla Sadra

When studying the link between Divine Essence and Qualities, little may be found of the link of qualities of action to Divine Essence. The question may be given as: with regard to the unchangeability of Divine Essence and changeability and limitation of qualities of action, how may the qualities of action be attributed to the Essence without any breach in Divine Simplicity? This article, by a descriptive and analytical method, studies Mulla Sadra's solution in the field. Regarding existential gradation, Mulla Sadra views Divine Qualities as being of gradation extended from Divine Essence to Divine action and in each grade they are governed by the rules of the same grade. Relying on qayyumiyyati ilahi, izafeyi ishraqiyeh and the rule of basit ul-haqiqah, Sadra links the qualities of action to the Essence without any harmful sequel. And, finally, some theological effects of the study have been mentioned.