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A Death is Indicated

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There was once a dervish who had sixty disciples. He had taught them as well as he could, and the time had come to undergo a new experience. He called the disciples together and said: ‘We must now go on a long journey. Something, I am not sure what, will happen on the way. Those of you who have absorbed enough to enter this stage will be able to accompany me. ‘But first you must all memorize this phrase, “I must die instead of the dervish.” Be prepared to shout this out at any time, whenever I raise both my arms.’ Some of the disciples started muttering among themselves, now highly suspicious of the dervish’s motives. No less than fifty-nine of the sixty deserted him, saying, ‘He knows that he will be in danger at some time, and is preparing to sacrifice us instead of himself!’ They said to him, ‘You may even be planning some crime— perhaps even a murder; we can never follow you on terms like that.’ The dervish and his sole remaining companion started the journey. Now a most terrible a...
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Once on Dry Land

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Nasrudin and his son were casting their lines when a sudden whirlwind darkened the horizon. “Oh merciful God,” Nasrudin implored, “save our fragile boat and I promise to gift a needy man with a camel as enormous as a house!” “Father, where will you find such a gigantic camel?” the son asked, puzzled. Nasrudin replied with a grin, “That’s a problem for when we’re safely ashore.”
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No Kindness for Others

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They who expect to live without enemies, yet have no kindness for others, are like one who should try to hold a heated body without dipping it in water. Men expect by their own darkness to enlighten others. The artisan may give a man compass and square, but he cannot make him skillful in the use of them.
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No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted

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Once upon a time, a Lion was rudely awakened from his slumber by a little Mouse scampering over his face. In a flash of anger, the Lion caught him and was ready to end his life. However, the Mouse, trembling with fear, pleaded, "Please spare my life, and I promise to repay your kindness someday." Amused by the idea, the Lion chuckled and released him. Not long after, the Lion found himself ensnared by some hunters, bound tightly to the ground with strong ropes. Hearing the Lion's mighty roar, the Mouse hurried to his side and gnawed through the ropes with his sharp teeth, setting the Lion free. "You once laughed at the thought of me ever helping you or repaying your favor," said the Mouse. "But now you see, even a tiny Mouse can bring great benefits to a mighty Lion."
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