In Section 3 of Attar's Mosibat Nameh, the tale of Sultan Mahmud purchasing slaves serves as an allegory for spiritual value versus worldly utility. While the other slaves boast of their physical and martial skills, such as archery and swordsmanship, Ayaz claims a hidden, inner skill that is more valuable than both worlds. This narrative illustrates the central Sufi theme that inner spiritual worth, sincerity, and devotion are vastly superior to outward physical attributes and worldly capabilities.