When Khusrau arrived at the Sufi's place, he didn't find him in the mosque. Instead, he found the Sufi in his hut, busily knitting a basket. Khusrau waited patiently as the Sufi finished his task.
Apologizing for the delay, the Sufi explained that he had to complete the basket before Eid as part of his agreement with a local fruit vendor. This surprised Khusrau, seeing the respected Sufi engaged in such a task for money. But he held his astonishment and shared his dilemma with the Sufi, asking, "Sir, how much is enough?"
With a smile, the Sufi asked Khusrau, "How many days can you live without food?" Khusrau replied, "Maybe 10 days or possibly 15 days."
Next, the Sufi asked, "If I were to submerge you completely in water, how many minutes could you survive?" Khusrau responded, "Probably 3 to 4 minutes."
The Sufi pointed out that even with good food and physical health, Khusrau couldn't survive more than 15 days without eating. Thus, his physical body was not enough beyond that point. The Sufi then explained, "Enough is relative; you will never have enough to last forever."
This left Khusrau bewildered, understanding that he should know when to stop, yet the Sufi suggested that one can never truly stop.
Seeing Khusrau's disappointment, the Sufi asked, "Why do you work?" Khusrau replied, "I work to provide food and well-being for myself and my family."
The Sufi then asked, "Do you really work?" Khusrau was taken aback and answered, "Yes, I toil in my field."
With a smile, the Sufi pointed out that Allah was the one who made him sleep, wake, dream, and work. He explained that while Khusrau may think he works for his family's welfare, in reality, it is Allah's will that ensures their well-being.
The Sufi encouraged Khusrau to understand that Allah knows what is best for him and his family's health. He would make sure that Khusrau gets enough rest from work and that their needs are taken care of.
When Khusrau realized that it was Allah who was truly working through him, the need to know how much was enough faded away. The Sufi advised him that the reason to work should disappear not the work itself.
Khusrau felt enlightened and grateful for the lesson. He bowed before the Sufi, filled with contentment and peace, as he headed back home, knowing that Allah's will guided their lives.
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