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The Cosmic and Prophetic Status of Muhammad in Attar's Asrar Nameh

In this section of the Asrar Nameh, Farid al-Din Attar extols Prophet Muhammad by emphasizing his cosmic significance and exalted prophetic status. Attar describes him as a mercy to the worlds (rahmat-i lil-alamin), the jewel in the casket of prophethood, and the fundamental purpose of creation. The verses highlight the sacred pairing of the Prophet's name with God's, depicting him as the pride of humanity and the ultimate metaphysical guide in Sufi cosmology.

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Persian Literature Prerequisite Course