Elāhī-nāma
work by ʿAṭṭār
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The Elāhī-nāmeh, or "Book of God," is a mystical allegory written by the Persian poet Farīd al-Dīn ʿAṭṭār around the 12th century. It tells the story of a king and his six sons, exploring spiritual themes through narrative. ʿAṭṭār was a prominent Sufi writer, known for his prolific output of both poetry and prose, and his works significantly influenced Persian and other Islamic literatures. His writing often uses allegorical journeys to represent the mystic's search for God.12
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