There is a very famous story that I have read in the book “Enjoy Your Life”… the entire book is full of small excerpts and short stories, but a very small one I would like to share with you.. its small but it has a powerful message, yet again about how our choice of words affect the interpretation of their meaning.
It goes on something like this….
In some area of the world, there lived a king who was well known for his might and awe. One night, he dreamt that all his teeth had fallen out. He was quite concerned about this and he called a dream interpreter to come and give his opinion and interpretation of the dream.
Now, on hearing the dream, the interpreter didn’t think twice and said, “Allah’s refuge is sought! Allah’s refuge is sought!” and went on, “After many years pass, your wife and children will all die and you will be left alone in the kingdom!”
The king was bewildered and he raged in fury on hearing this. He abused the dream interpreter and ordered his men to imprison him for life.
Next, he called another dream interpreter, told him about his dream and asked him for the interpretation. Now what did that man say??
He was wise and he selected the following words, “Glad tidings to you, my dear King! It means that you will live for very long, so long that you will be the last one of your family to die, and you will remain a king all your life”.
The king was pleased and contented with what had been said to him and awarded the dream interpreter many gifts and a high post in his court.
Now on evaluation, you may have noticed that actually both the interpreters were trying to convey the same message, but their choice of words affected their interpretation to a great extent, to such an extent that the whole meaning appeared to sound differently when said in different words.
I guess, this is the moral of the story, to select appropriate words and narrate your thoughts in a positive manner so the listener may feel contented and not angered! Let me know what you think about this 🙂
This post is part of the 5 Photo, 5 day contest which was nominated to me by sister fatima, and now I am nominating this forward to another sister and fellow blogger at http://shumaysafaruqi.blogspot.com/ Its not compulsory but it would be fun if you accept it!
Image courtesy: http://www.searchquotes.com/quotation/think_twice_act_wise/585220/
Book referred to: Enjoy Your Life, compiled by Muhammad ‘Abd Al-Rahaman Al-‘Arifi (I just saw that Darussalam Publishers have an app for this book, check it out here.
Masha’allah
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Thanks for taking out time to read this!!
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Thanks for visiting!
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This is a beautiful story… To think that the only difference was in the way the words were put. 🙂
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Yes, and its so true.. this may happen with anyone!
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I totally agree with you, Sister! Nice story! Glad you have responded my invitation well! Thank you, sister! 😊
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Thanks for reading this and for passing on this challenge!!
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My pleasure sis, and I’ll nominate you again for the other challenge, he..he
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Sure, JazakAllah for remembering me 🙂
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You’re welcome, Sis!
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Subhaan Allah 🙂 Such is the power of positivity 🙂
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JazakAllah for dropping by and reading this story!!
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The pleasure is all mine dear 🙂
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Beautifully written, kudos 🙂
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Thanks for dropping by and reading this!!
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Sugar coated medicine! yes- thats all it takes to swallow. 🙂
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:):)
Thanks for dropping by haya!!
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This is a beautiful message..the choice of words always make a big difference
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Yes! You are so right 🙂
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i love this story and it with my 10 year old nephew. Im always telling him that you can always turn something negative into positve
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I also share such stories with my kids.. these serve as a source of learning.
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That’s why they say think before you speak. Sadly a lot of people don’t
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Yes, you are so right!
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Perspective is everything, no doubt. I’ve always enjoyed that story:-)
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Thanks for dropping by 🙂
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Love the story! Words should be well chosen before spoken. I will also read the book. InshAllah. JazakAllah for the app link😊
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This is so true. In class we are always warned by our teachers to use the right set of words when it comes to treating the clients. Every word has a different impact on our mind and triggers a different set of frequency in our brain.
By the way, who is he author of this book? I too want to read this book 😀
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Hey saw the author. sorry I missed that part.
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Oh ok, I have mentioned it again. No problem :):)
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Its Enjoy Your Life by Dr. Muhammad ‘Abd Al-Rahaman Al-‘Arifi.
Thanks for dropping by aisha
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This is a lovely little story with a very important moral. Thanks for sharing 🙂
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Thank you for coming here and showing appreciation!
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