One Nation, Under Gods by Manseau Peter

Author:Manseau, Peter
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Religion / History, Religion / Comparative Religion, Religion / Institutions & Organizations, Religion / Philosophy, Religion / Religion, Politics & State, Religion / Religious Intolerance, Persecution & Conflict
ISBN: 9780316242233
Publisher: Hachette Book Group
Published: 2015-01-18T16:00:00+00:00

A singular instance of forbearance, arising from the powerful influence of religious principles, is recorded in the history of the Caliphs. A slave one day during a repast, was so unfortunate as to let fall a dish which he was handing to the Caliph Hassan, who was severely scalded by the accident. The trembling wretch instantly fell on his knees, and quoting the Koran, exclaimed: “Paradise is promised to those who restrain their anger.” “I am not angry with thee,” replied the Caliph, with a meekness as exemplary as it was rare. “And for those who forgive offences,” continued the slave. “I forgive thee thine,” answered the Caliph. “But above all, for those who return good for evil,” adds the slave. “I set thee at liberty,” rejoins the Caliph, “and give thee ten dinars.”

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