'Obeyd-e Zakani, Definition (Known As The Ten Chapter) Chapter Six, translated by Hasan Javadi




 Sixth Chapter: On Artisans and Officials

 

The Businessman: He who fears not God.

The Cloth-merchant: The highwayman.

The Money-changer: The petty thief.

The Tailor: The nimble-handed one.

The Imam: The seller of prayers.

The Druggist: He who wishes everyone sick.

The Forger: The goldsmith.

The Physician: The executioner.

The Liar: The astronomer.

The Unfortunate: The fortuneteller.

The Wrestler: The idle rogue.

The Bath-attendant: The key-holder to coitus.

The Salesman: The brigand of the market.

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