How Holy Prophet PBUH Saves a Mujahid
How Holy Prophet PBUH Saves a Mujahid
The Old Blind Beggar, changing words matter, helping others
The Old Blind Beggar In today’s post, I would like to tell you a story that will highlight the power of words and why it is so important to choose the right words when speaking ... either during external communication or internal dialogue. It is a rainy afternoon in the city. On the side of the road, in the pedestrian zone sits an old blind man, begging for money. An old, dented begging bowl lies on the pavement in front of him along with a sign which says: “I’m blind, please help me”. He doesn’t seem to have much success though. Few people care to even slow down and acknowledge his presence. A coin drops into the can every now and then, but not more than that. After a while, a young lady happens to pass by. She stops and looks at the signboard for a moment. She then turns the board around and scribbles something on the blank surface. Her job done, she places the new sign facing the street and departs without saying a word. The blind man, having sensed her presence, is unable to ...
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