Kisah Sufi
Ali and the Knight
Ali had defeated an enemy knight, but just as he was about to strike the death-blow the knight spat in Ali’s face. Ali immediately threw his sword away and said to the knight, “Arise!” “I don’t understand,” said the knight as he got to his feet. “I wield that sword for God,” said Ali. “Let it not be said that I slew someone from anger. You spat upon me, and for that I forgive you. God’s mercy has made me your friend, and I open my heart’s door to you.” When he heard Ali’s words, the knight converted to Islam. TINY T TALES ALES FROM THE SUFIS 67