In Section 127 of Jami's Haft Awrang, the poet utilizes the Sufi metaphor of light (nur) and shadow (fay' or zill) to explain the relationship between God and the created universe. Jami explains that shadow (fay') is a secondary light (dau' thani) or a descent of pure light; the physical world possesses no independent existence, deriving its manifestation entirely from the Divine light. The created universe represents transient forms (surat), while God is the underlying meaning (ma'na). Consequently, claiming independent existence (da'wa) is a mere illusion of selfhood (wahm-i man wa ma) and a false perception of otherness (ru'yat-i ghayr) apart from the singular Divine reality.