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Sanai's Metaphor of the Crucible on the Day of Judgment

In Section 35 of Hadiqat al-Haqiqah, Sanai uses the metaphor of a crucible (buteh) to illustrate the testing and revelation of souls on the Day of Judgment. Just as a crucible melts metals to distinguish pure gold from superficial gold-plated copper, the Resurrection will strip away all worldly lineages, relationships, and outward statuses. Sanai emphasizes that in the hereafter, individuals will be evaluated solely by their true spiritual worth and inner reality, with their genuine essence unmistakably exposed.

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