All His actions are based on wisdom and intelligent purpose.

All His actions are based on wisdom and intelligent purpose. Proof: Because it is not commendable, rationally, to act without purpose. Sunnis on the other hand, because of their denouncement of rational merit or demerit, say that it is quite possible for Allah to act aimlessly. ” It follows that, according to the Shia, Allah does nothing which has inherent demerit in it. Sunnis deny it. The Shia says, “That all actions of Allah are intended for the benefit of His creatures.

Because He Himself has no need; and if His actions become devoid of benefits for His creation also, they will become aimless, which is rationally not commendable.…