“حَذَر” in the Masnavi

Since there are many devils who have the face of Adam, one must not shake hands and pledge allegiance to just anyone.

Because the fowler mimics the bird's own call and whistle, so that the bird-catcher may lure and trap the bird.

That bird hears the call of its own kind and descends from the sky, only to find a snare and a sting awaiting it.

The vile man steals the words of the dervishes so that he may chant those spells to deceive a naive and pure-hearted soul.

The work of holy men is as light and heat, while the work of vile men is deceit and shamelessness.

They fashion a woollen lion merely to beg and bestow the title of Ahmad (Prophet Muhammad) upon a false prophet like Bú Musaylim.

But to Bú Musaylim remained attached the title of Kadhdháb (Liar), while to Muhammad remained attached the title of Ulu ’l-albáb (Endowed with wisdom).

The divine wine seals its end with pure musk, whereas the worldly wine ends in stench and torment.