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It is said that once a man appeared in the court of the king and claimed that if he tied a black bandage over his eyes and threaded a black needle with a black thread five hundred times in a dark room, his target would not miss. The king found this impossible, but the man requested that he be tested. So the man tied a black bandage over his eyes and threaded the black needle with a black thread hundreds of times. The king was very pleased to see this skill of his.The next day the king summoned him to the court and ordered that the man be given ten thousand as a reward. The man was about to return happily after receiving the reward when the king stopped him and ordered his soldiers to make him lie on the ground and give him ten lashes.Hearing this, the man wept…

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A king built a strange room in his palace. The special thing about this room was that its four walls, pillars and ceiling were decorated with thousands of small and large mirrors. Wherever he looked, a person could see his own reflection. One day, a dog accidentally entered this room. As soon as he looked around, he saw hundreds of dogs everywhere. The dog became scared and angry. In every mirror, he saw the angry barking faces of other dogs. His heart beat faster, fear increased, and he understood that enemies were enemies everywhere. Finally, barking and being afraid continuously, he fell down and lost his life. After some time, an innocent child entered the same room. He was also seeing hundreds of children everywhere, but in his heart there was not fear, but joy and curiosity. He smiled, and saw hundreds of smiling faces in every mirror. He laughed,…

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In a small village in Mexico, there lived a boy named Pedro. He was very poor. He had no shoes, his clothes were torn, and he often had only a loaf of bread to eat. But Pedro had one wealth: his mother’s love. Pedro’s mother was very old. Her eyes were weak, her hands trembled, but she baked bread for Pedro every day, placed her hand on his head, and said: “Son, never give up.” One day Pedro said to his mother: “Mom, I’m going to the city. There you will find work, you will find money. I will bring you medicine, I will give you nice clothes.” The mother said: “Go, son, but remember, no matter what, to be honest.” Pedro arrived in the city. He worked hard, from morning to night. He broke stones, carried goods, and cleaned the streets. But he received very little money. One day…

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Truth and Limited Insight: The Story of the Owl Some people do not reject the truth because it is wrong, but rather because it is beyond their limited observation.In an ancient forest, the owl was considered the wisest creature. Its amber eyes could pierce the deepest darkness. No mouse could hide from it in the shadows of the night. For the owl, darkness was not frightening but familiar and certain; this was the world he understood.But as soon as dawn came, everything changed. 🌿As the first rays of light broke through the leaves, the owl would hide in the hollow trunk of a tree and close its eyes in pain. For the owl, daylight was not beauty, but a darkening void that erased all that it had trusted in.Here the owl made a silent mistake. It took its limitations for granted.One evening, the skylark sang a song about the sunrise.He…

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According to an ancient Arabian tale, a powerful king was very fond of hunting. He had an eagle that he had raised since childhood and that he loved more than his own life. That eagle always sat on the king’s shoulder and proved to be his best companion in hunting.Finding WaterOne day, the king went out hunting in a scorching desert with a few of his soldiers. The heat was so intense that the water in the water bottles ran out and the king was separated from his caravan and left alone. He was in a bad state due to thirst and he wandered around in search of shade and water.After a long time, he saw water dripping drop by drop from a rock at the foot of a hill. The king happily took out his cup and with great effort and patience started collecting these drops in the cup.…

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There was a sculptor in a small village in Japan. He was very famous. People came from far and wide to have him make statues. He made statues of gods, statues of kings, statues of warriors. But his most famous creation was a statue of the Laughing Buddha. The statue was so beautiful that people would automatically smile when they saw it. He had a smile on his face as if he were saying: “Everything is fine. Don’t worry.” One day the richest man in the city came and said to the sculptor: “Make me a statue just like that. I will pay double the money.” The sculptor said: “I can’t make it just like that. Every statue is different.” The rich man said: “Then make it even more beautiful. I will pay triple the money.” The sculptor said: “I will try.” The sculptor started working. He worked very hard,…

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The streets of Medina were still bathed in the first rays of dawn. The sun had not yet shown its full face when a man stood on the highway, loading his camel with goods. He had a simple cloak on his body, a turban on his head, and a simple whip in his hand. His face had the light that only the faces of true believers have. This was no ordinary traveler. This was the Commander of the Faithful, the second Caliph, Hazrat Umar Farooq (may Allah be pleased with him). He was going to Syria alone. Yes, the head of the entire state, without any bodyguard, without any royal convoy, riding only on a single camel. With him was only his servant Aslam. Aslam politely asked:“O Commander of the Faithful, you ride the camel, I will walk.” Hazrat Umar looked at him lovingly and said:“No, Aslam, you will also…

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It is not safe to carry everything that shinesOnce upon a time, two mules were traveling along the same narrow path.The first mule was carrying heavy bags of gold coins. He was very proud of his load. He walked with his head held high and deliberately knocked the coins together so that they could be heard. Every step he took was as if he were saying, “Look at me, look how important I am.”The second mule had ordinary bags of grain. He walked quietly behind, calm and out of sight. No noise, no show, no need to impress anyone.Suddenly a group of robbers emerged from the bushes.They were not interested in the grain. Their eyes were directly on the sleeping mule. They surrounded him, beat him mercilessly, and tore open the bags to rob him of the treasure. The poor mule fell wounded on the side of the road, shivering…

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Once upon a time, a snake started chasing a firefly that was flying low over the grass.After a while, the tired firefly stopped and said to the snake:“Can I ask you three questions?”The snake replied: “Yes, you can.”The firefly asked the first question:“Am I part of your diet (i.e. do you eat me for your food)?”The snake replied: “No.”The firefly asked the second question:“Have I ever harmed you?”The snake replied: “No.”The firefly asked the third question:“Then why do you want to eat me?”The snake replied without hesitation:“Because I can’t stand your light.”The moral of the story:Sometimes your light—your happiness, your peace, your success, or your natural beauty—can be a source of irritation to others. Not because you’ve done anything wrong, but simply because you’re shining. And that light can create toxic reactions in certain people.Some people can’t stand the happiness of others. Some people wish they had what you have.…

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In the narrow and dark streets of a city, there lived a blind man. He was simple-hearted and kind-hearted. People knew him and helped him, but he was used to living his own life. One night he went out for some work. While leaving, a friend of his gave him a burning lamp. The blind man was surprised and asked:“I can’t see, what use is this lamp to me?” The friend smiled and said:“This lamp is not for you, but for others… so that they can see you and not bump into you.” The blind man walked with the lamp. He was walking slowly through the streets. The light of the lamp was spreading around him. People would see him from a distance and change their path. After some time, a man suddenly came and bumped into him. The blind man was surprised and said:“Didn’t you see? I have a…

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Long ago, a powerful Khan (King) of Kazakhstan felt that his last hour was near. He had three sons, and he wanted the throne to go to the wisest one. He called his sons and said:“My sons! Go to this vast plain and bring me the most precious thing. The one who brings me the rarest gift will be my successor.”The Journey of the PrincesThe eldest prince: went to a distant city and brought back a dagger studded with gold and diamonds. He believed that there was nothing greater than power and wealth.The gatekeeper prince: went to the silk merchants and brought back the finest clothes and carpets in the world. He believed that splendor was the sign of kingship.The youngest prince: rode a horse and set out for distant villages. On the way, he met an old shepherd sitting outside a tent (Yurt). The prince asked him, “Father! What…

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One afternoon, three hungry cockroaches approached a kind-hearted farmer in search of food. Seeing their condition, the farmer lovingly fed them bread and cheese and also gave some food to their families.While leaving, the farmer said: “My friends! You wander around in search of food every day, I want to give you a permanent job and a secure future.”The cockroaches asked: “Which job and how much will you get paid?”The farmer listed the jobs and salaries:Telling chickens when to eat: Salary $3,000 per month.Peeling and chopping garlic: Salary $5,000 per month.Repelling lizards from crops: Salary $4,000 per month.Entertaining goats with songs and dances: Salary $250 per month.The first cockroach immediately said: “I will do the garlic job, because it pays the most.”The second one said: “I will chase away the lizards, it is better than dancing in front of the goats.”But the third red bag remained silent and thought: “I…

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In ancient times, a wrestler was very skilled in his art. He would defeat any wrestler who came to compete with him. Therefore, the king respected him very much because of his ability and skill. This famous wrestler taught or used to teach the art of wrestling to many young people. He made one of these young people his special disciple and taught him all the tricks that he knew. As a precaution, he taught him only one trick. Time passed like this. The famous wrestler must have been old and his favorite disciple became the greatest wrestler of his time. The requirement of nobility was that he would acknowledge the favor of his teacher that he had taught him his skill and made him so capable, but he was so bad-natured that one day he boasted in the king’s court that indeed my teacher is greater than me in…

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Early in the morning, a large wooden boat set out to cross a wide river. It was carrying merchants, farmers, children, and the elderly—all with the hope that the journey would take them across to a prosperous land.But there was a problem.Instead of a captain to steer the boat, several men stood around the steering wheel, each wearing a magnificent captain’s hat.“I know the way!” the first captain shouted, pulling the wheel sharply to the left.“You’re wrong!” the second argued, pulling it to the right.A third captain grabbed the wheel and tried to force it to straighten. “No, no! The river turns this way!”Soon, more captains joined in. Each was shouting louder than the other. Each was pushing and pulling the wheel in his own direction. No one was willing to listen to the others.Below deck, the passengers began to feel the chaos.The boat was rocking violently. Drums of cargo…

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In the 5th century AD, when Europe was divided into various kingdoms and tribes, a name emerged that became a symbol of fear and terror across the continent. This name was Attila the Hun. He was often called the “punishment of God” because stories of destruction and fear were born wherever his armies arrived. Attila was born around 406 AD. He belonged to a nomadic warrior nation called the Huns, who were moving from the steppes of Central Asia to Europe. The Huns were unparalleled experts in horsemanship and archery. They would attack on fast horses and never give the enemy a chance to recover. Attila’s uncle Rugila was the ruler of the Hun tribes. After his death in 434 AD, Attila and his brother Bleda became joint rulers. Initially, the two brothers consolidated the empire together and began to increase pressure on the Eastern Roman Empire (Byzantine Empire). Attila…

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Once an old woman went to the biggest bank in the city. When she got there, she said to the bank manager:“I want to deposit some money in my account.”The manager asked:“How much money do you have?”The old woman replied:“About one million rupees.”The manager was surprised and said:“Wow! You have a lot of money, what do you do?”The old woman said:“I bet.”The manager said:“Wow! You made so much money by betting?”The old woman said:“Yes. If you don’t believe me, bet me one hundred thousand rupees. I think you are wearing a wig.”The manager immediately said:“No, this is my real hair, I am still young!”The old woman said:“Come on, bet me one hundred thousand.”The manager thought to himself that the old woman had gone mad, and would lose one hundred thousand rupees anyway. He said:“Okay, I accept the bet.”The old woman said:“Since the bet is one hundred thousand rupees, I will…

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An old sage was sitting with his grandson on the edge of the forest. It was evening, the last rays of the sun were falling from the trees. There was peace on the old man’s face and a deep light of experience in his eyes. The grandson looked a little worried. He said softly to his grandfather: “Grandfather! There is a strange battle going on in my heart. Sometimes I want to be good, but sometimes I also feel anger, jealousy and hatred. Why is this happening?” The old sage smiled and said: “Son, this battle is not only in your heart, but it is inside every human being.” The grandson looked at his grandfather in surprise. The grandfather continued: “There are two wolves in every human being’s heart.” The grandson asked: “Two wolves? How?” The old man said: “The first wolf represents evil. He is full of anger, envy,…

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Most people think that the Strait of Hormuz is just a geographical route through which oil is transported, and whenever there is tension in the region, there is a fear that Iran will close this route and oil will not be able to reach other countries, including Pakistan. But if we look at this issue only from a political or economic angle, we may ignore its real wisdom. Allah Almighty has created everything in this world with some purpose and wisdom. The seas, rivers, mountains and roads all have a message in them. The Strait of Hormuz is also one of them. It is not just a strip of water but actually a symbol of the geographical connection between the Muslim world. This is the place where the interests of the Gulf countries, Iran and Pakistan intersect. Every ship passing through here reminds us that our economies, our needs and…

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*A farmer had a horse and a goat. One day, the horse became very sick.The farmer called the veterinarian, who said, “Your horse has a viral disease. Give it this medicine for three days. I will come back on the third day if it does not get better.” So it will be killed so that the virus does not spread to more horses “A goat soon overheard their conversation.The next day, the farmer gave the horse medicine and let it go.The goat went to the horse and said:“Dare, friend, get up or they will kill you!”The next day, the farmer once again gave the horse medicine and let it go.The goat came again and said: – “!, friend, get up or else get ready to die, come on, I will help you stand up”.Come on! One, two, three … But the poor horse could not stand up!On the third day,…

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There was a king whose decisions were talked about in distant kingdoms. It was said that whatever decision he made, time itself would bear witness to it. He would neither reverse any decision nor regret any decision. His wisdom and insight had become an example. Nearby was another kingdom where the king was no less powerful than anyone, but his decisions were often reversed. Orders were issued for reform, but the result was loss, and despite good intentions, rebellion would arise. He could not understand the reason for this confusion. One day he called his son, the prince, and said that he was going to the court of another king, to see, learn and understand what process was it that made his decisions correct, while here every time a mistake was made. The prince set off in compliance with the order. When he reached the court of the famous king,…

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