Sanai's ethical teaching in Section 28 of the Hadiqat al-Haqiqah asserts that a wise enemy (khasm-e dana) is superior to a foolish friend. This concept is later expanded and dramatized by Rumi in Book 2 of the Masnavi through the allegorical Tale of the Bear's Friendship. While Sanai presents this warning as a direct homiletic counsel on selecting companions, Rumi uses a narrative demonstration to illustrate the fatal consequences of relying on the affection of an ignorant companion, reinforcing Sanai's earlier philosophical position.