Re: The reason why mankind was created
what i gather, from my reading is that:
1- angels were the first creation, who had no free will, they worshipped Allah and had no choice to disobey
2- jinn were created after angels, and were given free will, but most of them disobeyed and caused havoc on earth (hence angels were surprised when Allah wanted to create another being with free will)
3- humans were given free will, but were also sent warners and reminders thru prophets, to make sure that they dont get carried away very far from truth
but on a larger perspective i dont think we humans, in our very limited knowledge, can even get close to finding Allah's reasons....
He does what He does on His own Will and i dont think we can grasp His Knowledge....