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The Prophet and The Bedouin Father
As
you know, the Prophet Muhammad always enjoyed the company of
children. One day, he was sitting with a crowd of them,
talking to them. Every now and then, he patted some of them
on the head and kissed them.
The
children were delighted at the love, which the Prophet
bestowed on them. The youngest children were especially
pleased because they knew that whenever the Prophet got the
season’s new fruit, he usually gave it to the youngest.
Suddenly,
a Bedouin appeared close by. He stood watching the Prophet
surrounded by happy, laughing children. It was the sort of
scene that makes most people smile and feel happy. But the
Bedouin was not smiling. He was not at all happy, and when
he spoke the Prophet discovered why I have ten children the
Bedouin said but I have never kissed any of them.
This
was a terrible thing. The Prophet felt great sorrow for the
unfortunate Bedouin. To have ten children ten gifts from
Allah and not love them of show them love was very sad
indeed. Loving and caring for dear ones is a blessing from
Allah, and the Bedouin did not know that blessing.
The
Prophet wanted to help the man but he knew there was a great
obstacle in the way. How can I help you the Prophet said if
Allah has taken away all the love and kindness from your
heart?
At
this the Bedouin felt even sadder before for to receive help
and advice from the Prophet was a wonderful thing, and this
is what he could not receive. But on reflection he also
realized that he could become kind and loving. He would
deserve getting help from the Prophet and deserve more from
Allah.
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