A parable for the faithless
A short break from the usual drill . . .
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There was a young man who went overseas to study for quite a long time.
When he returned, he asked his parents to find him a religious scholar or any expert who could answer his 3 Questions.
Finally, his parents were able to find a Muslim scholar.
Young man: Who are you? Can you answer my questions?
Scholar: I am one of Allah's slaves and Insha-Allah (God willing), I will be able to answer your questions.
Young man: Are you sure? A lot of Professors and experts were not able to answer my questions.
Scholar: I will try my best, with the help of Allah.
Young Man: I have 3 questions:
- Does God exist? If so, show me His shape.
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What is taqdir (fate)?
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If Shaitan (Devil) was created from the fire, why at the end he will be thrown into hell that is also created from fire. It certainly will not hurt him at all, since Shaitan (Devil) and the hell were created from fire. Did God not think of it this far?
Suddenly, the Scholar slapped the young man's face very hard.
Young Man (feeling pain) asked: Why did you get angry at me?
Scholar: I am not angry. The slap is my answer to your three questions.
Young Man: I really don't understand.
Scholar: How do you feel after I slapped you?
Young Man: Of course, I felt the pain.
Scholar: So do you believe that pain exists?
Young Man: Yes.
Scholar: Show me the shape of the pain!
Young Man: I cannot.
Scholar: That is my first answer. All of us feel God's existence without being able to see His shape..
Now did you dream last night that you will be slapped by me?
Young Man: No.
Scholar: Did you ever think that you will get a slap from me today?
Young Man: No.
Scholar: That is takdir (fate) my second answer........
Scholar: My hand that I used to slap you, what is it made of ?
Young Man: It is made of flesh and bones.
Scholar: How about your face, what is it made of ?
Young Man: Flesh and Bones.
Scholar: How do you feel after I slapped you?
Young Man: I am feeling hurt.
Scholar: That’s it - this is my answer to your last question. Even though Shaitan(Devil) and the hell were created from the fire, if Allah wants, Insha-Allah (God willing), the hell will become a very painful place for Shaitan.
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Thanks, Atif
the parable made me smile
that a lot of wisdom parables involve the smart guy slapping the dumb guy?
But just try that one time with a sixth grader. Fired with no recommendation. Battery, Assault. 6 Months probation. And the judge is all: "What's a parable?"
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"Stop judging by appearances, but judge justly."
meant for sharing, not demonstrating.
;)
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"Money" has no value - people do.
I enjoyed that.
Nice.
"I may not agree with what you say, but I'll defend to the death your right to say it"...Voltaire