A brother told me about this incident of a friend. He had some very heavy stuff to carry to his vehicle, but the parking lot was quite a distance away. The timing was such that he couldn’t find anyone to help him out. He looked around desperately as he was getting late but still to no avail. Finally a person agreed to lift it and carry it to the vehicle. From his looks and torn old clothes he looked like a labourer, well built. Due to his desperation and the timings, he intended to give whatever amount the labourer asks in return, but the labourer remained quiet. After finishing, the labourer ignored his offer and started walking away. When asked the reason, he said, " This is not my job. I decided to help you in thankfulness to Allah (swt) who has blessed me with the strength to be able to do this job with ease. I am contented with the salary I get for my daily labour"
"But you see, I am a rich man. Giving away this amount doesn’t matter to me at all, but could help you a lot. If I were you, I would have definitely accepted money for my time and efforts "
The Labourer replied," I really appreciate your generous offer, which is a lot more than what I deserved for this work. But you see, what you wish to give me is in accordance to your resources and generosity. But I had intended to do this work for the ONE whose resources and generousity are ultimate, not only in this world but also in the life hereafter. I don’t want to pollute my intentions and decrease that ultimate reward of both the worlds by accepting this one."
As the labourer walked away, the ‘rich’ man stood there dumbfounded.
Re: Greed for more! Should there be a limit to it ?
A brother told me about this incident of a friend. He had some very heavy stuff to carry to his vehicle, but the parking lot was quite a distance away. The timing was such that he couldn't find anyone to help him out. He looked around desperately as he was getting late but still to no avail. Finally a person agreed to lift it and carry it to the vehicle. From his looks and torn old clothes he looked like a labourer, well built. Due to his desperation and the timings, he intended to give whatever amount the labourer asks in return, but the labourer remained quiet. After finishing, the labourer ignored his offer and started walking away. When asked the reason, he said, " This is not my job. I decided to help you in thankfulness to Allah (swt) who has blessed me with the strength to be able to do this job with ease. I am contented with the salary I get for my daily labour"
"But you see, I am a rich man. Giving away this amount doesn't matter to me at all, but could help you a lot. If I were you, I would have definitely accepted money for my time and efforts "
The Labourer replied," I really appreciate your generous offer, which is a lot more than what I deserved for this work. But you see, what you wish to give me is in accordance to your resources and generosity. But I had intended to do this work for the ONE whose resources and generousity are ultimate, not only in this world but also in the life hereafter. I don't want to pollute my intentions and decrease that ultimate reward of both the worlds by accepting this one."
As the labourer walked away, the 'rich' man stood there dumbfounded.
Nice......Very nice!
Thanks for sharing.
Indeed no rich person can ever payback a sincere help.