 he said because it is small and soft. and if he is asked why is the dog called a saluki? he said because it draws and throws. and if he is asked why is the bird called a sparrow? he said because it disobeys and runs away.
 ؟ قال لأنه قل ولطى . وإذا قيل له لم سمي الكلب سلوقيا؟ قال لأنه يستل ويلقي . وإذا قيل له لم سمي العصفور عصفورا؟ قال لأنه عصى وفر .