One night Hajji Muhammad Mohsin was saying his prayer in his dark room. It was midnight. The room was quiet silent. Mohsin was in deep mediation of Allah.At that time a thief broken into his room. He caught hold of the thief.
The thief got nervous and began to tremble with fear. He thought that Mohsin would beat him to death or hand over to the police for imprisonment. He fell at the feet of Mohsin and begged him for mercy with tears in his eyes. He entreated Mohsin again and again to set him free.
Mohsin did not beat the thief. He patiently listened to what he said. “Why do you steal?” Mohsin asked the thief. “Don’t you know that stealing is a great sin?”
“Sir, I know it,” the thief said weeping, “But I can’t but steal. My children have been going on without food for days together. I could not give them any food. I tried my best to get work or earn money in honest way but I got no work. I got no money to buy them food. I could not see my children die of starvation before my eyes. Thus, I took the course. Please let me go this time.
At this entreaty Mohsin was moved to pity and said, “I’ll set you free and I’ll give you money too but on one condition.”
“What’s the condition?” the thief asked the Mohsin very quickly. Please tell me it. I’ll do whatever you ask me to do.”
“Better die of starvation than steal” said Mohsin to the thief. It is an evil way of life. You must give it up. You must promise me that you never steal in future but live an honest life. Then I’ll set you free and give money to start a shop. If you work honestly, you can earn money to buy food for you and the members of your family.
The thief was struck with wonder and said, “ O, noble sir, I’ve no words to express my gratitude, May Allah bless you.”
Taking the money the thief went home and started a shop. He became an honest businessman. From that day he gives up stealing.
What is your observation about the story? I think that your observation would be summarized thus, many people choose to steal without having no way of life. If they can be assisted anyway, they must be able to lead a honest life giving up their evil work.
So be merciful upon the people as a result the creator will be merciful upon you.
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