An in-depth Analysis of the Theological Arguments in the Supplication of “’Arafe”

The theological and ontological issues are one of the most important issues in the supplications and prayers of the Imams of the Ahl al-Bayt (PBUT). Focusing on the supplication of “’Arafa” as well as narrations, this research study seeks to examine the validity and position of theological arguments from Imam Hussain (PBUH)’s point of view. The themes of prayer include three types of knowledge (empirical, rational, and intuitive). Imam (PBUH) acknowledges empirical and rational knowledge to God, but repeatedly warns that they are not enough, because these knowledge focus solely on sense and reason and are deprived of intuitive and illuminating knowledge. The basic and complete knowledge is the intuitive knowledge that God shines upon the heart of his servant. Of course, form the viewpoint of the Imam (PBUH), knowing the essence of God totally is impossible.