This literary story from Tazkerat al-Awliya describes a debate on Sama' (spiritual hearing or music) between Abu'l-Qasim Nasrabadi and Abu Amr bin Najid. Nasrabadi argues that engaging in Sama' is preferable to backbiting and gossip. In response, Abu Amr emphasizes the extreme necessity of self-restraint and discipline during Sama', asserting that even a single unrestrained movement during the session is spiritually more harmful than a lifetime of backbiting. This interaction highlights different Sufi perspectives on spiritual practices and moral discipline.