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The Ninth Discourse (Maqaleh 9) of Mosibat Nameh

The Ninth Discourse of Attar's Mosibat Nameh follows the Soul's journey as it visits the Sidrat al-Muntaha (the Lote-tree of the Boundary). This discourse explores the limits of spiritual ascent, the nature of the heart as the true locus of divine mystery, and the transition from intellectual knowledge to direct spiritual experience. It serves as the literary container for several illustrative tales (Hekayat), including the parable of Dhul-Nun's disciple, which clarify the mystical points raised during the Soul's dialogue with the Sidra.

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