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The Allegory of Noah's Longevity and Regret in the Hadiqat al-Haqiqah
In Section 2 of the 'Hadiqat al-Haqiqah', Sanai uses the story of the Prophet Noah—renowned for his exceptionally long life—to illustrate the transience of earthly existence and the inevitability of regret at death. When asked by the Angel of Death about his experience of the world, Noah describes it as a two-doored caravanserai, entering through one door and exiting through the other. This allegory emphasizes that regardless of a lifespan's duration, a life focused on worldly attachments ultimately concludes with a sense of regret and lack of preparation for the afterlife.
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Updated 2026-07-04
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Persian Literature Prerequisite Course