In Fariduddin Attar's 'Mosibat Nameh' (The Book of Affliction), the tale of the seeker and Uwais al-Qarani serves as a profound explanation of the necessity of pain (dard) and awe (bim) on the spiritual path. Uwais instructs the seeker that one must remain steadfast in this endeavor to the extent that it becomes apparent they have been consumed or 'slain' by this pain. The narrative emphasizes that without experiencing this deep existential pain, a seeker cannot claim true spiritual maturity or manhood (mardi).