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The Cosmological and Teleological Proofs of the Divine in Jami's Haft Awrang (Section 24)

In Section 24 of Haft Awrang, Jami outlines the rationalist approach (the method of ahl-e nazar or thinkers) to proving the existence and unity of God. This method relies on two classic Islamic philosophical arguments:

  1. The Cosmological Argument (from Contingency and Regression): It posits that contingent worldly effects (athar) do not exist by themselves and therefore require a Creator (mu'athir). Jami refutes infinite regress (tasalsul) by asserting that the chain of causes must terminate in a Necessary Being (wujub).
  2. The Teleological Argument (from Order): He argues that the systematic and harmonious order (nizam wa nasaq) of the universe is an undeniable proof of the absolute oneness of God (wahdat-e haq), as multiple creators would lead to cosmic chaos and disorder.

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