Whatever claim the Shaikh makes should simply be accepted; how can we possibly call an elder of the faith a liar?

This couplet is a brilliant display of classic ghazal irony and subtle satire. On the surface, the poet acts completely polite and reverent, suggesting we should simply accept whatever grandiose claims the Shaikh makes out of respect for an elder of faith. Beneath this apparent deference, however, lies a devastating wink: the poet is gently mocking the Shaikh's self-righteousness, implying his claims are so hollow that arguing with him is a waste of breath.