In Section 56 of Jami's Silsilat al-Dhahab (from Silsilat al-Dhahab, Sura 1, in the literary collection Haft Awrang), adab (spiritual manners or courtesy) is defined as the foundational pillar of both spiritual elevation and intellect. Jami outlines the multifaceted scope of adab across three distinct dimensions:

1. Devotional Boundaries: True adab is fulfilling the rights of servitude (dad-e bandegi) by standing firmly within divine limits (hudud Allah) and weighing all words, actions, perceptions, and thoughts against the standards of the sacred law (sharia).
2. Relational Conduct: It dictates how an aspirant must behave harmoniously toward God, humanity, spiritual guides (sheikh), and companions along the mystical path.
3. Psychological Moderation: Jami emphasizes that adab requires purifying the mind from egoistic illusions and maintaining strict moderation—avoiding both excess (ifrat) and deficiency (tafrit) in practicing religious and spiritual...