"علی بابا و چهل دزد" is a famous tale from the collection of stories known as هزار و یک شب. The story follows a poor woodcutter named علی بابا who discovers the secret hideout of a group of forty thieves. The entrance to their cave is hidden and can only be opened by saying the phrase "باز شو" (Open Sesame). After learning about the treasure inside, علی بابا takes some gold for himself. However, the leader of the thieves soon discovers that someone has entered their cave. The story unfolds with themes of cleverness, bravery, and the consequences of greed as علی بابا outsmarts the thieves to protect himself and his family.