In Jami's Haft Awrang, the tale of the Muhtasib of Baghdad serves as a poignant critique of religious hypocrisy, moral blindness, and the inversion of spiritual values. The Muhtasib, whose official duty is to command the right (ma'ruf) and forbid the wrong (munkar), becomes so deeply intoxicated by wine that he completely neglects his duty to provide lodging for the holy pilgrims (Hajis). Through this narrative, Jami illustrates how spiritual pride and worldly corruption blind moral gatekeepers, causing them to treat forbidden acts as acceptable while disregarding sacred duties.