In Section 158 of Silsilat al-Dhahab, Jami introduces the Sufi concept of munasabah (spiritual affinity or correspondence) to explain the true nature of praising the Prophet's family (Ahl al-Bayt). He argues that genuine praise is not merely an outward verbal tribute but an expression of the praiser's own inner purity and spiritual orientation.

Key themes include:

• Self-Reflective Praise: Praising holy figures is, in reality, a reflection of the praiser's own faith (iman), certainty (iyqan), and lack of deviation in belief.
• Spiritual Kinship over Lineage: Jami cites the example of Salman al-Farsi, whom the Prophet embraced as 'of the Ahl al-Bayt' (Salman minna Ahl al-Bayt) due to his spiritual affinity rather than biological descent.
• Pure Faith vs. Sectarianism (Rafd): He asserts that this intense love and devotion is the path of true gnostics ('urfan) and pure faith, distinct from sectarian extremism or heresy (rafd).