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Amelia:
One fine day, a bus driver went to the bus station, started his bus, and drove off along the route. No problems for the first few stops – a few people got on, a few got off and things went generally well.
At the next stop, however, a big hulk of a guy got on, six foot eight, built like a wrestler, arms hanging down to the ground. He glared at the driver and said, “Big John doesn’t pay!” and sat down at the back.
Did I mention that the driver was five foot three, thin, and basically meek? Well, he was. Naturally, he didn’t argue with Big John, but he wasn’t happy about it. The next day the same thing happened – Big John got on again, made a show of refusing to pay, and sat down. And the next day, and the next.
This grated on the bus driver, who started losing sleep over the way Big John was taking advantage of him. Finally he could stand it no longer and so he signed up for body building courses, karate, judo, and all that good stuff.
By the end of the summer, he had become quite strong; what’s more, he felt really good about himself.
So on the next Monday, when Big John once again got on the bus and said, “Big John doesn’t pay!” The driver stood up, glared back at the passenger and screamed, “And why not???!!!”
With a surprised look on his face, Big John replied, “ Because Big John has a bus pass.”
MORAL / LESSON:
The moral of this incident/story is quite self evident. However, it is a lesson that many of us seem to overlook and disregard in the many activities and chores of our life.
We learn from this incident that a person should not be hasty in making assumptions and judging a situation or an individual from what seems to be the apparent.
It is essential that a Muslim assumes the best of his fellow being and gives him the benefit of the doubt. If possible, one should allow the fellow being to explain himself as to clear any doubts one may have.
Our Nabi (PBUH) has stated that being hasty is from Shaytaan whilst steady composure is from Allah .
In the same manner ‘Ulamaa have stated that if there is a single reason for doubt in a matter relating to a person then that doubt should have an effect on the decision that is made.
In conclusion, one should take all factors into consideration and avoid hastiness in judging an individual. Instead, one should try to make the matter clear as to avoid placing false accusations on anyone.
Romeesa-Chan:
^Excellent stories! (Y)
Keep them coming! ;D
The Golden Girl =D:
This reminds me of something that happened yesterday ... Thanks Lia (:
Romeesa-Chan:
--- Quote from: Golden Girl :) on January 10, 2012, 03:47:19 pm ---This reminds me of something that happened yesterday ... Thanks Lia (:
--- End quote ---
Same here. :-[
Amelia:
This is not a story - but worth reading..
Ants cannot reach the skies and there’s Allah SWT’s Wisdom in it. But they go deep in the ground, make the soil conducive to the nurturing of seeds. These very seeds become giant trees, which eventually reach out to the skies.
You may feel insignificant. Your efforts may seem insignificant. But who knows that on the Day of Judgement, those very efforts which seemed small and meager, become giant trees in Jannah?
You may not be able to do certain good deeds but you can assist others to do them inshaa’Allah.
Allah SWT will multiply according to His Mercy and not according to the outcomes and the platform you use to do His Work. Not your skills, your size, or even your means because all of these are given entirely by Allah SWT. He SWT gives some and He gives other things to some, in smaller proportions. It’s your sincerity that counts.
And Allah SWT has said in part of the aya 261 in Surat’l Baqarah:
‘Allah gives manifold increase to whom He wills.’
And Allah SWT knows best.
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