In Section 69 of Jami's 'Haft Awrang' ('Subhat al-Abrar'), Jami presents a sharp critique of scholars who limit themselves to formal academic and theological study (such as grammar, jurisprudence, and scholastic theology, represented by classic textbooks like the 'Kashshaf', 'Hidayah', and 'Bidayah') without experiencing true spiritual unveiling (kashf), direct contemplation (shuhud), or divine presence (huzur).

Jami employs the classic Quranic metaphor of a donkey laden with books (comparing the accumulated texts to mere bricks piled around the scholar) to illustrate that intellectual hoarding and the study of outer branches (furu') and principles (usul) cannot lead to salvation or inner peace. Instead, such formalistic obsession distracts the scholar, causing spiritual dispersion (tafriqah) and preventing them from attaining divine unity (tawhid).