Islamic Parables - Rights of Neighbors, Rights of Servants, and Stories on Reconciliation

Impatience Can Sometimes Bring Harm Along

"Impatience can damage a person's resolve and relationships. Lost time can cause us to miss important moments in life. The story "The Consequences of Lost Time" emphasizes the importance of being patient and valuing time. You can seize the opportunity to rectify your mistakes made out of impatience and restore trust in your friendships by apologizing. Every loss can turn into a gain; as long as we learn to make time and relationships valuable."

Fatma realized years later that her relationship with her neighbor Ayşe had deteriorated. Due to their misunderstandings and lack of understanding towards each other, they had grown increasingly distant. However, one winter evening, while Fatma was sitting by the window watching the snow fall, she saw the lights in Ayşe’s house. At that moment, a spark ignited; she knocked on the door immediately to not lose her friendship. Ayşe, at first, did not understand what was happening, but Fatma was filled with tears as she apologized to her. Sharing hundreds of emotions between them, they began a conversation filled with patience and love. In the end, they found that their friendship had been revived and that everything would get better with time.

Islamic Parables