M3:1780 — چون بیارایند روز حشر تخت / خود شفیع ما توی آن روز سخت

This couplet comes from a story where the family of a revered Sufi master (شیخ) questions his composure and lack of outward grief following the death of his children. They are lamenting their loss with great sorrow, while the شیخ remains calm. Feeling confused and perhaps let down by his seemingly detached demeanor, they remind him of their deep reliance on him. They tell him that their hope in him is not just for this life, but for the ultimate trial: the Day of Resurrection (روز حشر).

On this 'dire day' (آن روز سخت), when God's throne is set for judgment, they believe the شیخ will be their 'intercessor' (شفیع). This belief in the intercession of holy figures, prophets, and saints is a significant concept in Islamic eschatology, where such individuals are believed to plead with God on behalf of their followers or those who have shown them devotion. The family's plea underscores their profound trust in the شیخ's spiritual power and closeness to God, even if they don't understand his present emotional state.