In Fariduddin Attar's Mosibat Nameh, the tale of Abdullah ibn Tahir and the old woman highlights the ethical responsibility of rulers. When the governor's horse is startled by an elderly woman petitioning for her imprisoned son, his initial anger is met with her plea for mercy. The narrative serves as a lesson in Sufi ethics, emphasizing that rulers must listen to the grievances of the oppressed and vulnerable, prioritizing justice and compassion over their personal anger or worldly pastimes.