In Fariduddin Attar's 'Asrar Nameh', the story of the sleeping wise man and the praying ignorant man serves as a profound allegory illustrating the superiority of true spiritual knowledge over superficial piety. In the narrative, Iblis (Satan) stands in a mosque, eager to tempt an ignorant man who is actively praying. However, Iblis is deterred by the presence of a wise man sleeping nearby, confessing that without the sage, the ignorant worshipper would be like wax in his hands. This tale highlights that inner wisdom and a spiritually awakened heart, even during physical rest, offer far greater protection against evil than the empty, unknowledgeable religious rituals of the ignorant.