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Clever are the ways of the geniuses
when they talk they talk with sense
with Wit and wisdom to last
One such man in days long past
Lived brave, wise and just
Most revered the caliph Ali
Known for his exemplary sagacity and wit
Once a philistine came to him and asked
What is wrong with you the Believers
that when you worship your heart and mind
are not solemnly devoted to your Allah
Evil thoughts infiltrate your exercise
whereas when we pray to our God
we pray him in solemn abandon
bereft of any wicked thoughts?
Why does Satan disturb you
during your worship and not us?
Ali looked deeply into his eyes
and with an angelic smile replied
O man! Thieves do not enter barren and fruitless places
They only steal in places fertile and full of treasure
