A Hopeful Tale for Those Who Struggle with Loneliness

Bishr al-Hafi had left all evils behind in his youth. Not only because he did not show gratitude, but also because he had forgotten the paradise in his heart. One day, a dervish who came to his village prayed in front of the entire congregation. As Bishr watched this scene, he was overwhelmed by a deep unease; he felt the stirrings in his soul. The first thought that crossed his mind at that moment was the desire for purification. That night, he dreamed that this dervish was addressing him; 'The fruit within you, when watered with patience, will blossom into the most beautiful flowers.' As his old life played in his mind, a feeling of regret enveloped his entire being. He immediately made a decision. With the first light of dawn, he bid farewell to his loved ones and distanced himself from the village. That day, he returned to his past with prayers and began to cleanse the depths of his heart. Subsequently, wherever he went, he made efforts to do good while remembering Allah. Bishr would now become a name that touched not only his own heart but the hearts of everyone.