Conversation in heaven
Abd Mubarak was on his way to Mecca when one night he dreamed that he was in heaven and heard two angels having a conversation.
“How many pilgrims came to the holy city this year?” one of them asked.
“Six hundred thousand”, answered the other.
“And how many of them had their pilgrimage accepted?”
“None of them. However, in Baghdad there is a shoemaker called Ali Mufiq who did not make the pilgrimage, but did have his pilgrimage accepted, and his graces benefited the 600,000 pilgrims”.
When he woke up, Abd Mubarak went to Mufiq’s shoe shop and told him his dream.
“At great cost and much sacrifice, I finally managed to get 350 coins together”, the shoemaker said in tears. “But then, when I was ready to go to Mecca I discovered that my neighbors were hungry, so I distributed the money among them and gave up my pilgrimage”.
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A conversa no céu
Abd Mubarak ia até Meca, quando sonhou certa noite que estava no céu. Ali, pode escutar dois anjos conversando.
“Quantos peregrinos vieram este ano à cidade sagrada?” Perguntou um deles.
“Seiscentos mil”, respondeu o outro.
“E, destes todos, quantos tiveram sua peregrinação aceita?”
“Nenhum. Entretanto, existe em Bagdad um sapateiro chamado Ali Mufiq, que não efetuou a caminhada; mas sua peregrinação foi aceita, e suas graças beneficiaram os 600 mil peregrinos”.
Quando acordou, Abd Mubarak foi até a sapataria de Mufiq, e lhe contou o sonho.
“A custa de grandes sacrifícios, terminei juntando 350 moedas”, disse, chorando, o sapateiro. “Entretanto, quando estava pronto para seguir até Meca, descobri que meus vizinhos tinham fome. Distribuí o dinheiro entre eles, sacrificando minha peregrinação”.
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La conversación en el cielo
Abd Mubarak iba hacia La Meca cuando, cierta noche, soñó que estaba en el cielo. Allí pudo escuchar la conversación entre dos ángeles.
-¿Cuántos peregrinos han venido este año a la ciudad sagrada?- preguntó uno de ellos.
-Seiscientos mil- respondió el otro.
-Y de todos estos, ¿a cuántos se les ha aceptado su peregrinación?
-A ninguno. No obstante, hay en Bagdad un zapatero llamado Ali Mufiq que no caminó, pero al que se le aceptó su peregrinación, y cuyas gracias beneficiaron a los seiscientos mil peregrinos.
Al despertar, Abd Mubarak fue a la zapatería de Mufiq, y le contó el sueño.
-A costa de grandes sacrificios, logré reunir 350 monedas- dijo, llorando, el zapatero-. Sin embargo, cuando estaba listo para ponerme en marcha hacia La Meca, descubrí que mis vecinos tenían hambre. Repartí el dinero entre ellos, sacrificando mi peregrinación.
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La conversation au ciel
Abd Mubarak se rendait à La Mecque, quand il rêva une nuit qu’il était au ciel. Là-haut, il entendit deux anges qui conversaient.
« Combien de pèlerins sont venus cette année dans la ville sainte ? demanda l’un.
– Six cent mille, répondit l’autre.
– Et, de tous ceux-là, combien ont vu leur pèlerinage approuvé ?
– Aucun. Cependant, il y a à Bagdad un cordonnier du nom d’Ali Mufiq ; il n’a pas fait le voyage, mais son pèlerinage a été approuvé et ses grâces ont bénéficié aux six cent mille pèlerins. »
Quand il se réveilla, Abd Mubarak se rendit à la cordonnerie de Mufiq et il lui raconta son rêve.
« Au prix de grands sacrifices, j’avais réussi à rassembler 350 pièces, dit en pleurant le cordonnier. Mais au moment de partir pour La Mecque, j’ai découvert que mes voisins avaient faim. Je leur ai distribué l’argent, sacrifiant mon pèlerinage. »
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A great example of giving is receiving. Muito bom
Hermoso!!!!, Orgullosa de Ser Musulman, Gracias por colocar esta historia, que habla muy bien, de lo que realmente es el Islam!!! y de lo que realmente Allah, Dios, toma en cuenta de nuestras acciones..
really ,thanx 4 sharing, so inspiring
La caridad de este hombre debe ser recompensada y lo que dá mil veces le sea devuelto.
Justicia de Ángeles abriendos las puertas del Cielo para dejar pasar a un hombre tán digno.
Todo queda anotado en el libro de la vida y a cada cual se le entregará lo suyo.
Un beso Paulo. The Kiss for you
Nice history, it dosen’t mean he’s muslim .
He was touching by God.
It is disappointing to read your reply, I have to say it derives from ignorance. Why do you see things from a half opened window. Muslims are good natured people.
They are people who are at peace with themselves God and nature….If you can not see this then you are living in you secluded world. i believe an angle talks to us daily, they guide to do good and move away from evil…its a shame they missed your door.
“Actions are only by intentions, and every man has only that which he intended….” from the hadith of the messenger of Allah may Allah bless him and grant him peace.
Your story is very interesting it shows that God is great and generous .
U want to be a writer of all religions. You are. Thanks.
This is a amazing story and I wish each and every person in this planet start sharing what they can this will be a wonderful place.
A verdadeira “religião” é Amar… incondicionalmente…
“Mostrar” a nossa Devoção e o Amor ao Divino, é agir com o coração aberto, quando os outros precisam, ser Compaixão!
God is love!!! You don’t need to go anywhere (Mecca, church, synagogue, temple, etc) to spread love. Spread love and God is with you!!!
GOD is great and the religion is wonderfull.it enriches our lives.however it is sad and shame that people does not
see it this way and does not get the message.
Across all Faiths it is indeed the simplest forms of goodness that truly matter, those that are done unconsciously, out of one’s instincts, and without need for an audience.
Thank you Paulo for this simple reminder of what really counts. Cheers!
bello…paulo…
…alguien le prengunto que opinaba de cierto tema politico a la madre teresa. ella dijo que no tenia tiempo para hablar de politica. una vez se habia detenido a ver un discurso por cinco minutos y se le habia muerto un viejito en calcuta.
facundo cabral
I enjoy your wisdom and stories. Blessings.
I love this ~ It makes me reflect. Think. ACT!
I like the story. Reading the posts from people who are Muslims makes me feel there is stress and safety concerns for being who they are. This should not be happening…I think this conflict and violence that a few countries are showing are very much based on political problems and messes that disrespectful, and arrogant politicians and business people have made.
Me ha encantado,DIOS lo sabe todo y nos ensena todo se le prestamos bien atencion !
Gracias Paulo por estas bendiciones.
Some of the comments left on this post by my fellow Muslims have upset me. I am from an Islamic culture myself, living now in the Western world. I understand that most Muslims feel misunderstood by the West and especially in the media’s portrayal. So I suppose it is natural for us to take stories like this and turn it into an opportunity as if to say “See, THIS is what we’re all about. Not what the mainstream media tells you!”
If that is how you felt when you read this, then there is a problem. This is a trap that we must not fall into. You all speak of intentions, but none of you have taken into consideration your own intentions. Is your own intention to portray your religion in a positive light? Or is it to let it lead your path to Allah? If it’s the latter, then what significance does the media’s portrayal of Islam have? To me it means nothing whether the West is having a hard time accepting Muslims or not.
Don’t let these portrayals stray you from your path. Don’t let stories like this fill you with pride. Let them fill you with love.
Also, don’t forget there are always different perspectives to everything. Should I be surprised nobody has pointed out that there exist in the same story 600,000 Muslims whose pilgrimage was denied?
Also, let us not forget that all (or at least most) religions are just different paths to the same end. In Christianity, one of the Commandments is to “Love thy neighbor.” This story is just another way of illustrating that point.
With Love,
Egemen
Thanks, Paulo :-)
Our Higher Power blesses the many who are “The Wind Beneath our Wings.” May we bless them too and emulate their actions.
Love and a soft warm breeze to you,
Lainee
This is the essence of Humanity
Life is all about making the needy happy and not expecting anything in return… THATS true love for mankind and love for GOD
from the heart, thank you for this beautiful story. share empathy and compassion
This is beautifully written, and it portrays the very core of Islamic values, Thank you Paulo :)
Que bello,,gracias por compartirlo!!!
Gracias siempre y constantemente llena mi Alma y me despierta a seguir la Peregrinación del Amor Incondicional…
Thanks for sharing that with us & for all your marvelous writings. But u didn’t write this one, did u?
I know that story from before. It’s a well known story in Islam.
Yes, I SOOO love love this story. I am now going through something similar in my life, only I am not a key player, I am the equivelent of the neighbors needing food. However in my story, A person who advertises themselves as being on a pilgrimage of love for all people and a spiritual leader (in their own mind) decided to not help me. It saddens me so because they just don’t get it. I am getting help, from another friend, and am grateful, but so hurt, because the person who could have helped me was family.
this is the sense of God…
please..could you transalate in italian too..
anyway i like the word that touch the soul..like you do..thanks
Thank for the beautiful words daily.
So beautiful and simple but yet is so hard to sacrifice things for others. Beautiful story.
This is what people tend to forget and urge each year to the pilgrimage but only God knows what in the heart.
Dear Paulo and readers,
I learned something a short while ago, through watching Sufi dancing.
In The Alchemist, you say that dreams are the language of god.
Dreams are prayers in motion. So perhaps this man had another calling?
And my own recent experiences, in making sacrifices for someone else that needed, during an emergency.
It taught me something. I can pray for others and do what I can, from the heart. And Trust prayers. But did not ‘have’ to sacrifice. Suffering is NOT necessary!!
Love and Blessings, thank you Dear Paulo! xo
La felicidad se hace visible ofreciendo nuestros dones a los demás angie
please translate and in hellenic language you have a lot a fans here thank you in advance
A very deep story, who shows that the intention is just as much (and sometimes enven more) important than the act. God knows what lurks in the depths of our hearts.
Gostei. Realmente as nossas boas ações é que importam.
what a remarkable deed!!! i agree that pilgrim should start from within. Doing righteous ways in fulfilling God’s path is best when done by example. It is nowhere to be found but from within… A lot of people are best showing off doing pilgrims, some i found hypocrite and unreal. Let us all simply follow God’s ways by practicing it.
Thanks Paulo for all your learning and teachings..You are truly an inspiration to mankind. God has sent you forth to awaken our senses…THANKS SO MUCH!!!
C beau!!!!!!!!
great story!!
and i think that the great thing about it is that it shows what worshipping truely is , and the sens of ISLAM !!
allah akbar…..god is the greatest, and this story shows beautifully the meaning of ISLAM which is about the manners but sadly many people don’t get that and think that ISLAM is about the look …it’s all about your intention with god and people around you that counts….nice story with deep meaning …thank you for posting it :)
Ciao Paulo, bellissima storia ed è anche molto vera !
Il Cielo e la Terra sono sempre collegati fra di loro, occorre solo prestare ascolto, attenzione e meditazione. Il Cielo e la Terra sono sempre collegati fra di loro anche attraverso quella grande magia, quel grande mistero e quella grande rivelazione che è il sogno.Questa bella storia appartiene a ciascuno di noi e anche Abd M. e
Ali M. siamo noi. Ciao Rosetta
Beautiful.
C’est tellement beau ça me rappelle un passage dans “Le guerrier de lumière volume 3 (sur E-book)”
Merci !! ^^
I don´t understand. . What is the meaning? That he was a good man who was thinking of others or?
Thank you for your wonderful words everyday.!!
The sanctity of human life takes precedence of the “sanctity” of religious rituals….
Beautiful as always Paulo
Thank you for this.
The message is very clear. Reading this brought tears to my eyes. People come first. We are here to help each other without expectation of reward but out of compassion and respect for human life. The rewards do come, just not in a box………. the priceless kind…. Peace and Love in your heart!
i agree; just been experiencing this lesson lately, its so true!!
Oui, Dieu est grand, et ça m’étonnait pas car j’ai entendu des histoires similaires.
Le prix est compté selon l’intention de chacun d’entre nous. se rendre à la terre sainte est le rêve de chaque musulman( moi y compris) et on espère que j’y vais dans le plûtot possible mais ayant une bonne foi et une meilleure intention ya rab. Par contre, comme on le savait Dieu est mésirécodieux et généreux, il y a plusieurs chemins pour atteindre Sa bénédiction, car Il savait très bien la vie dans laquelle on se trouve et ce qui est au fond de chacun d’entre nous.
Louange Dieu, ALLAH.
Merci P.COELHO
I loved this reading because I am a muslim myself, and i know how we are portrayed in the media these days, so its very refreshing to see that people in different cultures acknowledge that this is truly what our religion is about.
Que bonito.
Me gusto mucho!
Stories like this make me proud of being a Muslim :)
Thank you for sharing it Paulo.
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