Drawing upon a Prophetic tradition, Rumi categorizes creation into three distinct groups: angels, who possess pure intellect (عقل) and no base desires; beasts, who possess only lust and instinct (شهوت) and no intellect; and humans, who are created with both. This dual composition places humanity in a constant state of internal struggle. Rumi explains that humans face a profound spiritual test: those whose intellect conquers their worldly lust achieve a spiritual station higher than that of angels, as their obedience is a product of overcoming temptation. Conversely, those whose lust overpowers their intellect sink lower than beasts.