One man went on a trading journey. But happiness did not accompany him, and he decided to return home. On the way, he took out a bag of food and stopped to eat. A hungry Bedouin passed by. He bowed to the Arab and said:
-I'm from your country, but I'm going to Iraq.
He asked: “Do you have any news about my family?” “Yes,” answered the Bedouin. “How is my son’s health?” “He is in good health, thank Allah.” “And his mother?” “Her health is so good that one could not wish for anything better.” “And how is my house?” “Oh, it is magnificent, as you know.” “How did you find my camel?” “A very well-fed camel.” “And how is the dog?” “As always, he is guarding.” house
After listening to all this, the merchant became cheerful and... continued his meal without offering anything to the Bedouin who brought the good news.
Suddenly a wild goat appeared in the distance and immediately disappeared into the sand again.
The Bedouin decided to resort to cunning to force the Arab to give him something to eat, and remarked: “Prosperity passes quickly and disappears forever, like this goat.” What I told you about your family, about your home and property is all true. But that's how it was yesterday. And today... This goat would not have run away if your dog had been alive. - But is she dead? - the Arab became worried. “Yes, she ate too much of the meat of your camel,” answered the Bedouin. “What are you saying!” Isn't there a camel too? - Yes. He was stabbed to death at your wife’s funeral. “My wife died?” “She committed suicide out of longing for your son.” “What, did my son die?” Damn you! - Alas, the roof of your house fell and crushed it.
Then the Arab could no longer stand it, he screamed, rushed to the camel, jumped on it and rushed off, forgetting about his bag with the remains of food.
The Bedouin took the bag, ate everything that was in it, and said: “The Arab will be so happy when he arrives home...
Translated from Russian · original on wisdomlib.ru