One of the characteristics of Almighty Allah is that He is “the Merciful”. There is no doubt that creating the human beings gives them the opportunity to gain the acceptance of Almighty Allah and His mercy in this life and in the Hereafter. Although Almighty Allah does not need anyone and He did not create this creation out of need, His wisdom and mercy lead to creation, among which is the human being. In a narration of Abu Baseer, Imam Sadiq (peace be upon him) was asked about the verse: “Yet they cease not differing, save him on whom thy Lord hath mercy; and for that He did create them.” (11:118-119) Imam said: He created them so they can do what causes them to gain His mercy, then He would be merciful with them”.
