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The Transcendence of Virtue and Faith Over Ethno-Linguistic Identity in Sanai's Hadiqat

In the Hadiqat al-Haqiqah, Sanai deconstructs the perceived hierarchy between Persian and Arabic, asserting that true religious merit and moral capability reside in spiritual authenticity rather than linguistic or ethnic origin. He argues that political governance and divine law transcend linguistic boundaries, emphasizing that true virtue is measured by one's actions and character. To illustrate this, Sanai contrasts Salman the Persian, who attained exalted spiritual proximity to the Prophet, with Abu Lahab and Abu Jahl, noble Arabs who remained spiritually blind. Through this argument, Sanai challenges ethno-linguistic chauvinism, shifting the locus of human nobility from language or lineage to internal virtue and devotion.

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