Concept
The Allegory of the Man and Iblis in Mosibat Nameh
This concept explores the allegory in Attar's Mosibat Nameh where a man questions Iblis (Satan) about his refusal to bow to Adam. Iblis responds by telling a parable of a Sufi who becomes overwhelmingly infatuated with a sultan's daughter. The story serves to illustrate how an overpowering and predestined love can completely consume the heart, acting as a metaphor for Iblis's own singular devotion and tragic spiritual state.
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Updated 2026-07-03
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Humanities
Literature
Persian Literature Prerequisite Course