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The Mystical Interpretation of the Name 'Allah' and 'Yadullah' in Jami's Doxology

In the opening doxology of his work, Jami explores the esoteric and mystical dimensions of the divine name 'Allah' (الله). He draws attention to the structural composition of the word in the Arabic script, noting it consists of five letters. Jami metaphorically associates these five letters with the five fingers of the 'Hand of God' (Yadullah, یدالله). By doing so, he portrays the divine name as a protective talisman (طلسم) and an unconquerable force capable of repelling demonic influences (دیو). This passage exemplifies a common Sufi literary device where the physical morphology and numerology of letters in divine names are infused with deep metaphysical and protective significance.

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Updated 2026-07-06

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