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as he states that the uniVerse is creating an ethical life. The
a fundamental paradox, where first and most central virtue, as
the greatest paradox is the it is presented by Ayatollah
union of God and humans in Mesbah Yazdi, is faith. Virtues
Jesus Christ. He postulated are valued on their ability to
having a personal relationship fulfill the purpose of life.
with God that surpassed all Faith is the central part and
prescribed moralities. most essential tool to
determinate a trait as a virtue,
Ethical Responsibilities and whereas intention, the
Faith as the Bases of Islamic performance and certainty are
Ethical Thoughts all tools to define the value of
The ethical thoughts of the virtue.
Ayatollah Mesbah Yazdi The most prominent virtues
emphasizes on the meaning of are therefore related to faith.
human responsibilities. The Virtues are based on faith is
responsibilities are connected the key to an ethical life and
by three unbreakable links. the reaching of happiness.
The responsibilities towards Ayatollah Mesbah Yazdi
God, oneself and others. explained how virtues are
That is why both faith, linked between the three areas
certainty and intention is of human responsibility.
important elements of the The four central points of
ethical thoughts of Ayatollah the text Duʿa’ Makarim al-
Mesbah Yazdi. Akhlaq including: the perfect
Like, self-worth and mental faith, highest type of certainty,
firmness is a key part. Lastly, purest intention, and the best
the way we feel and treat deeds, form the foundation of
others and our surroundings the ethical thought of
like the environment. Ayatollah Mesbah Yazdi.
The responsibilities are The ethical thought consists
fulfilled through the implementation of normative rulings where
and acting upon virtues, faith is the most essential
