Examining the ontological position of the "perfect human" in the two arcs of ascension and descent, focusing on the "pilgrimage of the Greater Community"

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 Graduated from Ferdowsi University of Mashhad

2 Nawab Higher Theological School

10.22111/jrm.2026.52625.1303

Abstract

In this article, we will provide a definition of the "perfect human being" and explain its place in existence, as well as explain the ontological characteristics of the perfect human being in the arc of ascension and descent and their adaptation to the centrality of the pilgrimage of the Greater Community. The most important ontological characteristics of the perfect human being are:
"Complete and complete representation of the Almighty", "unity of truth", "infinite knowledge and shadowy power", "annihilation and servitude", "chosenness and virtue", "leadership and Imamate", "soul of the world", and "the cause of the rest of the world"; in the author's opinion, each of the aforementioned characteristics can be applied to the clauses of the pilgrimage of the greater community, in such a way that this pilgrimage can be considered the ontological identity card of the "perfect human being".Phrases such as “the place of knowledge of Allah,” “the path of the nations,” “the treasury of knowledge,” “the leader of the nations,” “the sincere in the oneness of Allah,” “your souls are among the souls,” “the pillars of the countries,” and dozens of other phrases all indicate the ontological characteristics of the perfect human being.Correctly explaining and analyzing these characteristics and correctly placing them in the two arcs of descent and ascension in the realm of existence can prevent some exaggerated readings regarding the place of the perfect human being in existence.

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Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript
Available Online from 04 May 2026
  • Receive Date: 15 July 2025
  • Revise Date: 22 August 2025
  • Accept Date: 04 May 2026