Jami's Critique of False Sufis and Khanqah Materialism

In Section 139 of the Haft Awrang (specifically from the Silsilat al-Dhahab), Jami delivers a sharp, satirical condemnation of hypocritical and worldly pseudo-Sufis (sufi-namayan). He exposes how they have turned the spiritual sanctuary of the khanqah (Sufi hospice) into a site of physical luxury, gluttony, and exploitation.

Key Themes:

1. Gluttony and Sloth over Devotion: Jami argues that these false Sufis prioritize sleeping, eating, and securing material sustenance over spiritual remembrance (dhikr) or contemplation of the afterlife.
2. Materialism in the Khanqah: Instead of practicing ascetic simplicity, these individuals adorn their hospices with fine carpets and luxurious cooking utensils (o'ani va adavat), eagerly waiting for charity and food donations (such as meat and flour) from the townspeople.
3. Exploitation and Hypocrisy: By styling themselves as spiritual guides while indulging i...