If the venerable Sheikh were truly a lover of God, he would certainly have felt affection even for a drunkard like me.

Here, the poet takes a playful yet profound dig at rigid piety through the classic contrast between the carefree sinner (rind) and the austere preacher (Sheikh). The core thought is simple: if the Sheikh truly understood and loved God, his heart would overflow with compassion rather than harsh judgment. Divine love is inclusive and tender, seeing the spark of the Creator even in the most flawed and wandering souls.