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Eesa NabiSA<\/sup> travelled constantly during his life. During one of his journeys he came across a man who asked if he could accompany him on his travels. NabiSA<\/sup> agreed and they set forth. Walking along they had many conversations and got to know one another. After travelling for a distance, both became hungry and tired. Eesa NabiSA<\/sup> instructed his companion to go to a particular town and proceed to the house of a man whom Nabiullah<\/em> knew to be good and decent. \u201cAsk him for four rotis<\/em>\u201d he said, \u201cfour rotis<\/em> will be enough to satisfy our hunger.\u201d
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\nThe man did as he was told: he asked for and received four rotis<\/em>. In his hunger and greed he ate one roti<\/em> on the spot and brought back only three to Eesa NabiSA<\/sup>. Allah intimated what had happened to His NabiSA<\/sup>. The man presented the three rotis<\/em> to the NabiSA<\/sup>. EesaSA<\/sup> asked, \u201cO brother, where is the fourth roti<\/em>?\u201d \u201cThat man gave me only three rotis<\/em>,\u201d he lied in response.<\/p>\n

Eesa NabiSA<\/sup> knowingly remained silent and divided the three rotis<\/em> among them.<\/p>\n

They continued on their journey until once more they felt hungry and tired. They were in the midst of a jungle and there was nothing to eat. Suddenly a herd of deer passed by, Eesa NabiSA<\/sup> commanded one of the deer to wait. The deer obeyed and stayed. Eesa NabiSA<\/sup> commanded, \u201clet the meat of this deer be roasted and ready to eat.\u201d And so it came to be. Both ate, and then placed the carcass back into the animal\u2019s hide. Eesa NabiSA<\/sup> commanded \u201cLive again and walk away.\u201d The deer came back to life and went on his way.<\/p>\n

The companion was amazed to see this miracle. \u201cO Nabiullah<\/em>SA<\/sup>,\u201d he said \u201cAllah has graced you with such might in this moment of difficulty. What powers he has given you!\u201d<\/p>\n

Eesa NabiSA<\/sup> replied, \u201cIndeed, this is a great benediction of Allah and no other person on earth has received such a gift. Now I ask you, be truthful, how many rotis<\/em> were there?\u201d<\/p>\n

The companion failed to fear the wrath of Allah and continued to lie to Eesa NabiSA<\/sup>. \u201cThere were only three rotis<\/em>!\u201d<\/p>\n

They journeyed on and came upon a body of water that they had to cross. There was not a boat in sight. \u201cWhat shall we do now?\u201d asked Eesa NabiSA<\/sup>. The man replied, \u201cAllah has granted you great powers, you must perform a miracle.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cVery well\u201d replied the NabiSA<\/sup>, \u201ccome hold on to my robes and walk behind me.\u201d Nabiullah<\/em>SA<\/sup> stepped on to the water. Both miraculously walked upon the water and safely crossed over to the shore. The man was once again astounded to see the great ability with which Allah had blessed Eesa NabiSA<\/sup>.<\/p>\n

The NabiSA<\/sup> acknowledged, \u201cIndeed I do possess these powers, but do tell me, how many rotis<\/em> were there?\u201d The man continued with his falsehood, he failed to fear the repercussions of being dishonest to the Nabi<\/em> of Allah.<\/p>\n

They set out once more. Walking along, they spotted four bricks of gold on the ground. Immediately upon seeing them, his greed overcame him, for that was the only reason he was accompanying the NabiSA<\/sup> on this journey. He feigned before EesaSA <\/sup>and said, \u201cI am extremely tired, I find myself completely unable to walk with you. Please proceed as you wish, I will find my own way home.\u201d<\/p>\n

Nabiullah<\/em>SA<\/sup> understood right away that the man was greedy for worldly things, but he was aware of what would soon befall him. He left him to his fate and proceeded onwards.<\/p>\n

The man was in a dilemma, how would he carry these four bricks all by himself? If he were to take help from someone he would have to give them a share, and he was too greedy to part with even a tiny bit of gold.<\/p>\n

Suddenly, three men approached. Seeing that the man had four gold bricks, they immediately set upon him and killed him. They snatched the gold bricks. They gleefully discussed, \u201cwe have become rich on this journey, we have achieved success! Come let us have something to eat as we are famished. One of us must go into town and get some food.\u201d<\/p>\n

One of them set off. He reached town and bought some food. He thought to himself, \u201cwhy not poison this food so that when the other two eat, they will die and I alone will get all four gold bricks.\u201d He laced the food with poison.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile the other two plotted, \u201cwhen he returns with the food we both shall kill him so that we may divide the gold equally amongst us.\u201d The man brought the food, and they both attacked and killed him as planned. They began to rejoice in their success and hungrily consumed the poisoned food. Both fell prey to the poison and died. The four gold bricks remained as and where they were while the four who had coveted them lay dead besides them.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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