One day Hassan came across Rabia while she was sitting in a circle of contemplators and said:
— I have the ability to walk on water. Let's go to that pond over there and, sitting on its surface, talk about spiritual topics.
Rabia said:
“If you want to separate yourself from this worthy company, then why don’t we take off and talk while sitting in the air?”
Hasan said:
“I cannot do this, because I do not have the power that you mentioned.”
Rabia said:
- Your power - not to drown in water - is possessed by the fish. My ability to fly through the air is shared by a fly. These abilities are not part of the real truth and can become the basis for self-importance and competition rather than spirituality.
Translated from Russian · original on wisdomlib.ru