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LikeNasruddin was determined to be decisive and efficient. one day he told his wife he would plow his largest field on the far side of the river and be back for a big dinner. She urged him to say, “If Allah is willing.” He told her whether Allah was willing or not, that was his plan. The frightened wife looked up to Allah and asked forgiveness. Nasruddin loaded his wooden plow, hitched up the oxen to the wagon, climbed on his donkey, and set off. But within the short span of a day the river flooded from a cloudburst and [...]
A Dinner of Smells
A Dinner of Smells
Once, long ago, a very fine and expensive restaurant stood on a busy street in a bustling market town. One day, a poor man passed by this restaurant. He was tired and hungry, for he had had nothing to eat all day. His nostrils caught the smell of the delicious food being cooked inside. He stopped and sniffed, smiled sadly, and began to walk away. But he did not get far. The owner of the restaurant came storming out into the street. “Come here!” he bellowed. “I saw that! You took the smell of my food, and you’ll have to [...]
Nasruddin’s Clever Wife
Nasruddin’s Clever Wife
Mullah Nasruddin was standing outside the mosque after prayer. He had told his wife to meet him outside of the door, but after fifteen minutes she had not shown. He saw his friend Jafar coming out of the door. “salam alaikum, brother,” Mullah Nasruddin said respectfully, “I wonder, did you happen to see my wife inside the mosque? “I’m sorry, I didn’t, but I’m sure she’ll be right out.” Jafar replied, and walked upon his way. Mullah Nasruddin waited for fifteen minutes, but his wife did not show. He then saw his friend Nabil walk out of the door. “Salam [...]
Nasruddin And The Judge
Nasruddin And The Judge
One day, Joe Christian passed by a restaurant. He was tired and hungry, for he had had nothing to eat all day. His nostrils caught the smell of the delicious food being cooked inside. He stopped and sniffed, smiled sadly, and began to walk away. But he did not get far. The owner of the restaurant, Rabbi Moishe, came storming out into the street. “Come here!” he bellowed. “I saw that! You took the smell of my food, and you’ll have to pay for it!” Joe Christian did not know what to do. “I cannot pay!” he stammered. “I have [...]
A Young Revert from Holland
A Young Revert from Holland
So I want to tell my story in a nutshell. I don’t find it interesting, and there are many convert stories that are so much more powerful and more beautiful than mine, but converting is one of the most reflecting, beautiful and great things there are, in any sort of way. First I want to tell you how grateful I am that Allah Subhana wa Ta’ala has shown me the way. He is the Guider. Not only I feel blessed that He had chosen me, for His path, but I also feel more blessed than muslims that are born with [...]
Nasruddin’s Humor Collection
Nasruddin’s Humor Collection
Nasruddin Goes Fishing One day, Mullah Nasruddin decided to go fishing. He called upon his good friend Rabbi Moishe, got their poles and bait together, rented a small rowboat at the local harbor, and off to sea they went. After an amazing afternoon of fishing, the two men had caught thirty fish. An elated Mullah Nasruddin said to Rabbi Moishel, “Better mark this spot so we can come here tomorrow!” The next day Mullah Nasruddin met up with Rabbi Moishe at the rental harbor for another day of fishing. “Did you mark the spot?” Mullah Nasruddin asked Rabbi Moishe confidentially. [...]
Love for the Sake of Allah
Love for the Sake of Allah
To have love for someone for the sake of Allah’s pleasure is also a grand act for which much merit and many rewards have been promised. “To love for the sake of Allah” means loving someone, not for worldly gain, but because he is more religious and pious or he is very learned in din or is busy in serving the cause of din or because loving him or her is commanded by Allah, e.g. one’s parents. Such a love has been called “love for Allah” in ahadith. One hadith says, ” Allah shall ask on the Day of Judgement, [...]
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