Overview

In Section 26 of Hadiqat al-Haqiqah, Sanai discusses the lineage of man (nasab-e adami) based on the famous Sufi tradition: 'He who knows himself, knows his Lord' (man 'arafa nafsahu fa-qad 'arafa rabbahu).

Key Concepts

• Divine Caliphate: Man possesses the inherent potential to act as God's vicegerent (khalifa) on Earth and must actualize this essence.
• Intellect vs. Passion: Humanity is defined by free will (ikhtiyar), situated between the intellect ('aql) and base desire (hawa).
• Self-Realization: True spiritual realization begins with recognizing one's divine origin and overcoming animalistic tendencies to attain genuine humanity.