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The Allegory of Tohfeh the Singer in Jami's Haft Awrang

In Jami's Haft Awrang (specifically within Silsilat al-Dhahab), the tale of Tohfeh, the beautiful female singer purchased by a wealthy merchant, serves as a profound Sufi allegory. Tohfeh represents the divine attraction (jadhbah) and pure spiritual beauty. The merchant's initial pursuit of worldly pleasure transforms through her presence into a spiritual awakening, illustrating how earthly love and aesthetic beauty can act as a bridge (majaz) to the Divine and absolute Truth.

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Persian Literature Prerequisite Course