Division of Labour

 

A ship, on which the 'Mulla' was the only passenger, was caught in a typhoon. The captain and crew, having done all they could to save the ship, fell on their knees and started to pray for deliverance.

The 'Mulla' stood calmly by.

The captain opened his eyes, saw the 'Mulla' standing there, jumped up and cried: ‘Get down on your knees! You, a devout man, you should be praying with us.

'Nasrudin' did not move. T am only a passenger. Everything pertaining to the safety of this ship is your concern, not mine.’