Analysis of the Ritual Aspect of Religion from the Perspective of Kant and Allameh Tabatabaei: From Denial to Confirmation

Different dimensions and aspects have been stated for religion. One of these aspects is the ritual aspect of ​​religion. It refers to a notion in which a religious person is obliged to perform certain rituals and acts of worship. But on what basis is this aspect of religion acceptable? Are there consequences for doing these actions? This study, using a descriptive-analytical method, aims to examine the basis of Kant's and Allameh Tabatabai's thinking in relation to religious worship. According to the common interpretation of Kant's views, he has placed man as the center, as required by the spirit of modernity and the humanism that governs it, and does not consider originality for religious rituals in its religious term. On the other hand, Allameh, based on the belief in God's absolute ownership, considers man as a being who is an absolute servant in front of God's creative and legislative will and has no choice but to be a servant.