51 but found neither shelter nor empathy for his plight. His achievements and efforts were viewed with disdain. Had it not been for the neighboring Arabs who rallied to his cause, steadfast in their support, he would have been compelled to seek aid elsewhere. He would have found allies skilled in the art of war, ready to rise in righteous indignation to aid a free man in his struggle against the oppression wrought by malevolent forces. Khosrow was astonished by my retort and said, “You are eminently suited for your role as a leader among the people of your region, and indeed, you merit even greater accolades.” Al-Nuʿmān ibn al-Munẓir, addressing the sages: You are well-acquainted with these Persians and their proximity as neighbors to the Arabs.
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