83 how deeply you recognize our worth! Perhaps, if the morrow grants us ascendancy, and discernment once again finds its way to us, events shall unfold that will unfurl the banners of our glory and renown.” Khosrow inquired, “And what might these banners of glory and renown be?” I said, “The alliance of the tribes of Rabi‘ah and Mudar, united in pursuit of a significant endeavor.” “And what is this significant endeavor?” asked Khosrow. To which I replied, “My knowledge extends only to what has been conveyed by a messenger.” Khosrow asked, “Since when have you become an oracle, Ibn al-Ṭufayl?”
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