In Fariduddin Attar's Elahi Nameh, the discourse of the madman regarding a prayer not worth a single loaf of bread serves as an allegory criticizing superficial and distracted worship. A madman is told of a person whose ten-year prayer is proclaimed on the Day of Resurrection but cannot be sold to anyone for even a loaf of bread. The madman explains that such a prayer is worthless because the worshiper's mind remains entirely preoccupied with worldly affairs and distracted thoughts, which only surface during the act of worship. Through this narrative, Attar highlights the contrast between formalistic, virtual prayer (namaz-e majazi) and true, mindful presence, emphasizing that prayer without spiritual focus and genuine devotion is ultimately hollow and inauthentic.