Kisah Sufi
The Old Man and the Two Strangers
An old man sat outside the town gate. A stranger arrived. “What’s this town like? My hometown was full of thieves and liars. I need a new home.” “Thieves and liars here too,” said the old man. The stranger began to walk away. Another stranger approached. “I’m looking for work. Is this a good town? In my hometown people are good and kind.” “Good and kind here too,” said the old man. The first stranger protested. “You really are a liar!” “I speak the truth,” the old man explained. “Wherever you go, you’ll find people are just what you are.” TINY T TALES ALES FROM THE SUFIS 61