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The Concept of Detachment from Wealth and Devotion in Jami's Tale of Abraham

In Jami's Subhat al-Abrar (from the Haft Awrang), the narrative of the angels testing Abraham is used to illustrate the Sufi concept of detachment from worldly wealth (zuhd). Despite possessing immense material riches, Abraham's heart remains entirely devoted to the remembrance of God. When the angels harbor doubts about his spiritual sincerity due to his vast possessions, a divine test is initiated. This narrative illustrates that external wealth does not compromise spiritual purity, as long as the seeker's heart remains detached from material possessions and completely surrendered to the Beloved.

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