In Section 65 of the Subhat al-Abrar (part of the Haft Awrang), Jami critiques the religious scrupulosity, obsessive doubts (waswas), and formalist excesses of certain believers in their ritual practices.

Key Aspects of Jami's Critique:

1. The Trap of Obsessive Whispers (Waswas): Jami identifies the obsessive preoccupation with ritual details, such as obsessive doubts during wudu (ablution) or prayer (namaz), not as piety but as the whisperings of the devil (waswas-e div).
2. Deviation from the Prophetic Sunnah: He highlights that the Prophet Muhammad and his companions performed ablutions simply, washing limbs once (as an obligation) and up to three times (as sunnah). Adding a fourth or fifth washing represents a deviation and lack of spiritual etiquette (bi-adabi).
3. Outward Rigor vs. Inward Ease: Those suffering from scrupulosity reject simple water vessels (like a jug or pitcher) and insist on washing in flowing rivers or vast seas, mistaking ph...