How Mu‘áwiya dealt sternly with Iblís.

Said the Amír, “O brigand, do not argue: there is no way for you (to penetrate) into me, (so) do not seek the way.

You are a brigand, and I am a stranger and merchant: how should I purchase any garments that you may bring?

Do not prowl about my property, infidel as you are: you are not one to buy the property of anybody.

The brigand is not a buyer for (from) any person, and if he seem to be a buyer, ’tis (only his) deceit and artfulness.

I wonder what this envier has in his gourd! O God, help us against this enemy!

If he pronounce one more screed (of his spells) over me, this brigand will rob me of the mantle (of my faith).