The allure of the world made the Sheikh abandon his religion; as soon as he saw the train, he finally got down from his camel.

In his signature witty style, the poet gently pokes fun at pious traditionalists who preach austere renunciation until a shiny modern convenience comes along. The camel stands for rigid, centuries-old orthodoxy, while the newly arrived train represents the undeniable allure of modern comfort. The moment the Sheikh sees how effortless and fast the train is, all his stern preachings vanish, and he happily abandons his camel for the world's pleasures.