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The Masnavi
The Building of the "Most Remote Temple" at Jerusalem (62-71)
Ibrahim's abdication. Once that noble Ibrahim, as he sat on his throne, Heard a clamour and noise of cries on the roof, He said to himself, "Whose heavy feet are those?" He shouted from his window, "Who goes there? 'Tis no man's step; surely 'tis a fairy." His guards, filled with confusion, bowed their heads, Saying, "It is we who are going the rounds in search." He said, "What seek ye?" They said "Our camels" He said, "Who ever searched for camels on a housetop?"
Divine Comedy
Inferno: Canto VIII (6)
His eyes cast down, his forehead shorn had he Of all its boldness, and he said, with sighs, "Who has denied to me the dolesome houses?" And unto me:...