Bahlool and the Mocker’s Payment

One day, a man mockingly approached Bahlool and said, “Why are you standing here? The ruler gives two dirhams to every madman.”

Without missing a beat, Bahlool replied, “I’ll leave now, but let’s make a deal—your two dirhams can be added to mine.”

The man, silenced by Bahlool’s quick wit, realized that his attempt to ridicule had backfired, leaving him the subject of the joke.