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The Allegory of the Elder's Prayer and Divine Mercy in Mosibat Nameh
This allegory in Section 22 of Attar's Mosibat Nameh depicts a mystic who prays to protect humanity from hell at the day of resurrection. When a divine voice threatens to reveal the mystic's faults to the world, the mystic responds by threatening to reveal the full extent of God's grace and mercy, which would eliminate the fear of punishment and prompt everyone to cease worshiping out of fear. This narrative illustrates the bold, intimate, and loving dialogue (shath) between the Sufi mystic and God, highlighting the primacy of divine mercy over fear and wrath in Sufi theology.
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Updated 2026-07-03
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Persian Literature Prerequisite Course