The Aim of Creation in the Hadith " I was a hidden treasure"

In Islamic mysticism, the main discussion on philosophy and aim of creation concerns “love movement” which is explained on the basis of the Hadith, "I was a hidden treasure”. This hadith includes demonstration of mystical ontology. Love is the source of the manifestation of perfections of God, the Exalted. This manifestation in the abode of knowledge begins with scientific determinations, extends to the objective and external worlds and unites in the perfect man. In this paper, the chain of transmission of the above-mentioned hadith is examined briefly, the authenticity of its content is confirmed by Quranic verses, and thus, the ultimate aim of creation is made clear.