Post by S.Fatima on Jan 31, 2009 12:41:17 GMT
A pious man was travelling on a boat that was transporting a hundred containers of wine for a cruel king. The pious man smashed ninety-nine containers with his stick. When he reached the last one he left it alone. When they reached the destination, the king's employees turned him over to the king and related the entire incident. The king asked, "When you had dared to smash ninety-nine containers why did you spare the last one?" The man replied, "I smashed them on account of hatred for Allah's sake. Now you may do whatever you wish." The king reiterated, "Then why did you spare the last one?" The pious man replied, "After having broken ninety-nine containers my nafs became pleased at the thoughts of my bravery. Thus if I had done anything with this new spirit it would not have been purely for the sake of Allah. Therefore I did not break the remaining container." The sincerity of the pious man moved the king so much that instead of punishing him, he repented and resolved to never drink wine. He then smashed the last container himself.
Ki Nighabani Mein!