Such sacrifices offered, ghostly aid to call.
Just like the unjust steward, who, as justice due,
The treasure of his lord bestowed on rebel crew.
He falsely pictured to himself he’d justice wrought,
With public money spent, the poor to terms he’d brought.340
Such justice from such culprit, what could it effect?
His lord, to anger moved, excuses did reject.
Hence is it, every Muslim, fearing he may stray,
In his devotions begs: “Lead Thou us in right way.”[281]
Their substance to dispense suits men of generous mood.