Attar's Perspective on the Prophet's Ascension (Mi'raj) in Asrar Nameh
In this section of the Asrar Nameh, Farid al-Din Attar describes the celestial ascension (Mi'raj) of Prophet Muhammad. Attar highlights the arrival of the angel Gabriel with the heavenly steed Buraq, inviting the Prophet to transcend the material world (described as a prison) and journey to the spiritual kingdom. The verses underscore the cosmic anticipation of his arrival by all prophets, messengers, and angels. Notably, Attar emphasizes the Prophet's inherent divine light, suggesting his spiritual perfection and luminosity were already so complete that he was independent of heavenly rewards and beauties like the houris.
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Persian Literature Prerequisite Course