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Chapter 8WHY BELIEVE IN GODThe Shi'ahs say: Man is obliged by his reason to know God, and toobey His commands.In other words, necessity <strong>of</strong> religion is proved,first <strong>of</strong> all, by reason.TheSunnis say: Reason has nothing to dowith anything. Of course, itis necessary to believe in Allah, but not on account <strong>of</strong> reason. Itis necessarybecause Allah has ordered us toknow Him. According to the Shiiteview, thistype <strong>of</strong> pro<strong>of</strong> creates vicious circle. Believe inGod. Why? BecauseGod has ordered it. Butwe do not know who is God. Why shouldweobey Him?13
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