Why then this tremor? It my every limb has bound.
A ghostly awe is this; it’s not a mortal fear.
Most certainly it’s not a dread of this man here.
He who fears God has admonition of the Lord;
Both men and demons stand in awe of his mere word.”
Mute he remained in reverential attitude,
Till ‘Umer woke from his trance of beatitude.55
Profound obeisance and grave salutation made,
As said the Prophet: “First, salute; then, embassade.”
The Caliph answered: “And on thee be peace! Draw near;”