In Attar's Elahi Nameh, the Tale of Job (Ayoub) illustrates the paramount Sufi virtue of profound patience (Sabr). Despite enduring immense physical and worldly affliction, Job is reminded by Gabriel that God's decree is like a sweeping compass whose inner workings are known to no one. The narrative teaches that true spiritual endurance requires absolute patience and unyielding submission to the Divine will, even when the reasons behind one's suffering remain entirely hidden from both heart and soul.