In Farid al-Din Attar's Elahi Nameh, the tale of Majnun trembling before Layla's threshold serves as an allegory for the overwhelming awe and power of divine love. Although Majnun fearlessly roams the wilderness among wild beasts, the mere sight of his beloved's presence reduces him to a trembling state. He explains this by contrasting worldly courage with the 'lion of Love' (shir-e eshq), asserting that the majesty of true spiritual love renders even the bravest individuals as helpless as ants. This metaphor highlights the absolute submission and humility required on the mystical path.