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Spiritual Humility in the Deathbed Request of Abu'l-Fadl Hasan
In Attar's Elahi Nameh, the narrative of Abu'l-Fadl Hasan's death illustrates the Sufi ideal of profound spiritual humility and self-effacement. Despite his high religious status, he firmly rejects a prestigious burial plot among the righteous and pious. Instead, he requests to be buried on a hill near a tavern, alongside sinners, gamblers, and thieves. This act demonstrates the complete abandonment of spiritual pride, as he views himself as fundamentally unworthy of being counted among the righteous, choosing instead to identify with society's outcasts.
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Updated 2026-07-04
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Persian Literature Prerequisite Course