Friday Journal : 17th July 98 |
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Once The Holy Prophet (SAW) was travelling with a caravan. It was very hot and dry and everyone was very tired and thirsty. When they reached a small lake, everyone jumped off their camels and rushed towards the water to take a drink and wash their faces. The Holy Prophet (SAW) also went towards the lake to refresh himself; but after taking a few steps he paused and returned back to his camel.
Everyone was shocked. "What's wrong?", they asked each other. "Why is he going back?!", they wondered. The travellers watched the Prophet (SAW) with all curiosity and then they saw him tie his camel and return back.
After seeing this, they approached and told the Prophet (SAW): "You went all the way back to tie your camel? Why didn't you tell us to do it for you? It would have been an honour for us to do your work for you."
The Prophet (SAW) replied: "Never rely on others for doing your agenda; even if it is for getting a piece of Miswaak."
