Abraham, was a man of God. Whenever he ate, he would not eat unless he fed someone else with him.
So one day he was hungry, and he was looking for a guest to feed. He saw a man walking by and called him over to eat with him.The man came and sat down by Abraham. After some talking, Abraham moved his hand forward to the food and said: In the name of One God.
When he saw that the man did not move, he pulled his hand backwards and did this again. Again the man did not move. After the third time, Abraham asked the man why he didnt reach for the food and the man said that he did not believe in this one god of his and he will therefore not eat.
Abraham got mad and said if the man did not say the same thing he can leave. So the man left.
In a number of minutes, God sent a message to Abraham saying: O Abraham, to whom does that food belong to?
Abraham replied, to you my Lord.
God said: And is it not I who fed that man all these years? Even if He does not believe in me?
2007-03-05 06:31:47 · 8 answers · asked by Antares 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Abraham said: Yes you have my Lord.
In response God said: So who are you to prevent this man from eating from my bounty?
Abraham realizing his mistake, repented and never did this again.
2007-03-05 06:32:44 · update #1
People in Africa live among corrupt governments, and their leaders are criminals who steal their countries riches. Thats a completely different case.
2007-03-05 06:40:18 · update #2
It sounds like a typical midrashic tale. I might have heard it before, but I cannot be sure.
2007-03-05 06:36:24 · answer #1 · answered by Gamla Joe 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Abraham(peace be upon him)is the father for Jews,Christians and Muslims.Jews said that HE was Jewish,although he came before Judism.
2007-03-05 14:39:23 · answer #2 · answered by Ahmad 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
That's a very good teaching. I bet you the Jews appreciate this story more then Christians do.
2007-03-05 14:44:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
So, when we see people starving in Africa where God has chosen not to feed them, we shouldn't feed them?
2007-03-05 14:37:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i've never heard that one before, but that does sound like something the sages would have written down.
2007-03-05 17:14:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very interesting!
2007-03-05 14:36:45 · answer #6 · answered by chucky 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Very good. Applies to all of us.
2007-03-05 14:36:13 · answer #7 · answered by Mr Ed 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
better yet, do christians know this story?
2007-03-05 14:36:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋