Re: inspirational stories
Almost a year and a half ago I was walking all alone, through a path near the jungle close to my university, early in the morning just after morning namaz. I saw nearly 7-8 wild dogs (approximately the size of wolfs) going in a group towards my way. Their sharps teeths were visible from their open mouths as they seemed to be in search of food. When they saw me, they ignored me and kept searching. But as they were in my way and there was no other short route, I had to pick a stone to scare them so that they may move away from my way. Usually when there used to be one dog alone, it used to move away from my path, BUT I was unaware that their is something called "Group psychology". They all started barking and running towards me. I was shocked. I knew if I run, they would bite me, so I remained where I was standing. One of them jumped at me and I tried to punch it, but it immediately moved away its face. Within few seconds they all surrounded me and I lost my balance and fell on the ground. Suddenly it was complete darkness in front of my eyes. Unintentionally the following came out of my mouth "La ilaha ilAllah" (There is no deity (worthy of worship) but (the One) Allah) I heard their voice moving away and when I opened my eyes I felt that some force pushed them aside and they all started runing away as if they saw something. I thought someone came to rescue me, but when I looked around, there was none around me. But at a certain distance I saw an old man who was yelling at me as if he was angry at me for using that path.
That night I decided to return to my hostel from the main road, because I thought that those dogs might get alert from my smell if I go through the short cut again. Unfortunately there were very few people around (as it was quite late) and guess what!! I saw those dogs searching for meal in the Dustbins and other waste material that was placed near the road. I was coming from their back side so I thought I should change my path before they see me, but they raised their heads suddenly as if they smelled something. They moved their heads back in a flash. When they saw me they all started walking towards me without making any voice. I remained in my position with my hands in the pocket and started reciting the verses of Quran which were coming to my mind. They passed near me sniffing as if they were going to see if my attitude is aggressive or not. And then they left me.
From that time onwards I used to feel a cold chill whenever I passed by any dog. But by the grace of Allah I have overcame it to some extent and am feeling better now.