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Intellect, Religious Law, and Faith in Attar's Mokhtar Nameh (Chapter 11, Poem 7)
In Chapter 11, Poem 7 of Attar's Mokhtar Nameh, the poet delineates the respective domains of intellect (aql), religious law (shar'), and faith (iman). While the intellect is suited for accepting the foundational principles of the law, the profound spiritual delight born of yearning cannot be contained by reason. Attar asserts that this experiential, spiritual delight transcends intellectual boundaries and must instead be embraced through faith, emphasizing the necessity of moving beyond reason to attain mystical truth.
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Updated 2026-07-04
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