In Section 11 of Attar's Mosibat Nameh, the tale of Bahlool sitting on Caliph Harun al-Rashid's throne serves as a Sufi allegory on the immense spiritual danger and accountability associated with worldly power. When Bahlool is severely beaten by guards for briefly occupying the throne, he warns the Caliph that if a momentary occupancy results in such physical suffering, a lifetime of rule will lead to far greater divine retribution and spiritual torment. The narrative emphasizes that worldly status and political authority are temporary illusions that carry a heavy spiritual burden.