The Inner Characteristics of Man and Their Role in Achieving his Desired End Based on Ayatollah Shahabadi and Imam Khomeini’s Views

A description of the "desirable human being" can be achieved through mystical teachings. What is considered in this regard is the ideal of every human being. People are able to move in the direction of their desired ideal goal according to their inner abilities. Man's inner desire to transcend and achieve perfection is an issue that has been considered by man in various ways. The present study investigates whether the means to achieve this level is rooted in human nature and creation or outside his creation and how man can achieve his desired position by considering the mentioned means. The author of this paper has sought to examine this issue based on the views of Imam Khomeini and Ayatollah Shahabadi. Investigating their ideas, we come to the subject of human nature, which not only provides a picture of his ideal destination, but also explains the starting point and the path to perfection.