Kisah Sufi

Riyah once visited Rabia when she was ill. As he sat at her bedside, he lamented the woeful state of the world. “People are cruel and unkind,” he said. “They commit sins but feel no shame.” Rabia said nothing. “There are wars among the rich and powerful, while the poor suffer,” he said. Rabia said nothing. He went on and on about the woes of the world until finally Rabia interrupted him. “You love the world very much,” she said. “Too much. You speak about the world because you love it, and someone who loves something speaks about it constantly.” TINY T TALES ALES FROM THE SUFIS 89