In Section 27 of Farid al-Din Attar's Mosibat Nameh (The Book of Affliction), a tale is presented about a man who would recite poetry in the mosque's mihrab after completing his prayers. When detractors complain to Caliph Omar (Faruq) about this behavior, the man is brought before him. The man defends his actions, and when he recites his poetry for the Caliph, it is revealed to be full of subtle wisdom and self-reproach (zamm-e nafs). Deeply moved by the profound meaning and spiritual value of the verses, Omar approves of the man's poetry. This allegory serves to illustrate the spiritual legitimacy and transformative power of didactic and self-reflective poetry, suggesting that true wisdom in verse is a valid and moving form of devotion.