This story from Jami's Haft Awrang illustrates the Sufi concept of ithar (altruism or self-sacrifice). By placing his own foot in the fetters of a captive to secure the man's release, Hatim al-Tai demonstrates the highest level of generosity (jood), where one values the freedom and comfort of another above their own physical safety. The narrative emphasizes that true spiritual nobility involves taking on the suffering of others, which is ultimately vindicated when Hatim is ransomed and freed by his tribe.