Special Task, Function and Characteristics of Intellect from Imam Ali’s (as) Point of View

Reason and rationality have always had a special value and credibility in the context of human history, and it is one of the most important human characteristics and the distinguishing feature of humans from other creatures in the world. What the meaning of reason is and what functions are envisioned for it, has been discussed as one of the important topics among scholars, and many people have written and presented works on this issue. To answer this question, we can refer to the teachings of the Ahl al-Bayt (as) which are connected to the eternal divine source. This article, which is a development article in line with the production of Native-Islamic knowledge, tries to use a library method and with note taking tool, by focusing and paying attention to what has reached us from Imam Amir al-Mu'minin Ali (as) in narrative sources, and analyzed the concept of reason to identify some of its features such as special tasks and functions, weakening factors and enemies of reason. The results of this research show that reason, as the best tool and internal proof in the possession of man, can guide a person to worship Allah the Almighty and provide a humane and honorable life in the shadow of revelation and divine messengers as external proofs. Let it be done on the condition that man uses this precious jewel in all matters, improves it and takes care and protects it against the devil as an external enemy and some internal destructive factors.