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Sana'i's Distinction Between Intellectual Love and Ignorant Friendship in Section 25

In Section 25 of the Hadiqat al-Haqiqah, Sana'i outlines a clear distinction between love/friendship based on intellect (aql) and that based on ignorance (jahl) or fleeting passion (hava). He asserts that love rooted in intellect is stable and enduring, whereas the affection of an ignorant person is volatile, unstable, and unreliable (metaphorically compared to a rolling bead). Sana'i also introduces the metaphor of friends and enemies representing medicine (dawa) and disease (da'), suggesting that social relationships must be guided by wisdom and discernment rather than emotional whims.

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