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Jami's Argument for Divine Unity and the Analogy of Two Kings in Silsilat al-Dhahab

This concept explains Jami's philosophical and theological argument for the oneness of God (Tawhid) in Section 3 of Silsilat al-Dhahab (from Haft Awrang). Jami employs the classical argument of mutual prevention (Burhan al-Tamanu'), asserting that the existence of multiple deities would inevitably disrupt the cosmic order and prevent creation. To make this abstract concept accessible, he utilizes the political analogy of two kings attempting to rule a single city, which would result in chaos and the breakdown of social order, thereby demonstrating that absolute cosmic harmony requires a single, absolute Divine Sovereign.

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