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مشاهدة النسخة كاملة : The merchant who had four wives ...



Aseel
09-01-2008, 02:39 PM
Salam


A story was sent to me by email. Hope Read it till the end

It's a graet one :)


There was a rich merchant who had 4 wives. He loved the 4th wife the most and adorned her with rich robes and treated her to delicacies. He took great care of her and gave her nothing but the best.
He also loved the 3rd wife very much. He's very proud of her and always wanted to show off her to his friends. However, the merchant is always in great fear that she might run away with some other men.
He too, loved his 2nd wife. She is a very considerate person, always patient and in fact is the merchant's confidante. Whenever the merchant faced some problems, he always turned to his 2nd wife and she would always help him out and tide him through difficult times.
Now, the merchant's 1st wife is a very loyal partner and has made great contributions in maintaining his wealth and business as well as taking care of the household. However, the merchant did not love the first wife and although she loved him deeply, he hardly took notice of her.
One day, the merchant fell ill. Before long, he knew that he was going to die soon. He thought of his luxurious life and told himself, "Now I have 4 wives with me. But when I die, I'll be alone. How lonely I'll be!"
Thus, he asked the 4th wife, "I loved you most, endowed you with the finest clothing and showered great care over you. Now that I'm dying, will you follow me and keep me company?" "No way!" replied the 4th wife and she walked away without another word.
The answer cut like a sharp knife right into the merchant's heart. The sad merchant then asked the 3rd wife, "I have loved you so much for all my life. Now that I'm dying, will you follow me and keep me company?" "No!" replied the 3rd wife. "Life is so good over here! I'm going to remarry when you die!" The merchant's heart sank and turned cold.
He then asked the 2nd wife, "I always turned to you for help and you've always helped me out. Now I need your help again. When I die, will you follow me and keep me company?" "I'm sorry, I can't help you out this time!" replied the 2nd wife. "At the very most, I can only send you to your grave." The answer came like a bolt of thunder and the merchant was devastated.
Then a voice called out : "I'll leave with you. I'll follow you no matter where you go." The merchant looked up and there was his first wife. She was so skinny, almost like she suffered from malnutrition. Greatly grieved, the merchant said, "I should have taken much better care of you while I could have !"


Actually, we all have 4 wives in our lives
a. The 4th wife is our body. No matter how much time and effort we lavish in making it look good, it'll leave us when we die.
b. Our 3rd wife ? Our possessions, status and wealth. When we die, they all go to others.
c. The 2nd wife is our family and friends. No matter how close they had been there for us when we're alive, the furthest they can stay by us is up to the grave.
d. The 1st wife is in fact our soul, often neglected in our pursuit of material, wealth and sensual pleasure

Try To Reach
09-01-2008, 04:08 PM
its my pleasure dear polar bear
to be the first one here


but look

it seems a beautiful story

from the very beginning

lol

a story full of hints and wisdome though

thanx you most lovely bear

here

h3

bye bye

:74:

البـارع
10-01-2008, 03:35 PM
what a great story has been posted here, 1st – 2nd – 3rd & 4th of wives
and more greatest comments and imageries , body, possessions, relatives & soul

may Allah's mercy be upon our souls when we pass away

many thanks dear sis

regards

enigma
11-01-2008, 12:57 PM
Aseel Dear

Thanks million for reminding us of being moderate enough when dealing with self related issues

CHARLES DICKENS
11-01-2008, 01:22 PM
Aseel
What a symbolic Story
!!!
I really love it....I'm gonna tell my sisters about it just this afternoon
surely the married ones will hate the beginning but they'll like the end
(-:
Thanks alot Sis
Yours
Mona Dickens

مــلك الحرف
13-01-2008, 02:12 PM
WoOoOoOoOoW

God bless u my sister

thank u very much

accept my pass

your brother

al harbi

Aseel
13-01-2008, 09:38 PM
its my pleasure dear polar bear
to be the first one here


but look

it seems a beautiful story

from the very beginning

lol

a story full of hints and wisdome though

thanx you most lovely bear

here

h3

bye bye

:74:


Don't call me polar bear

for that nickname suits no one but you :124:


Most welcome , Mr. Hippo


What do you think of that new nickname :118:

Aseel
13-01-2008, 09:42 PM
may Allah's mercy be upon our souls when we pass away



Amen


You're most welcome, brother

and many thanks for stopping by and commenting


All the best

Aseel
13-01-2008, 09:44 PM
Aseel Dear

Thanks million for reminding us of being moderate enough when dealing with self related issues

You're most welcome, sweetheart

so happy to see you around :)

Aseel
13-01-2008, 09:51 PM
Aseel
What a symbolic Story
!!!
I really love it....I'm gonna tell my sisters about it just this afternoon
surely the married ones will hate the beginning but they'll like the end
(-:
Thanks alot Sis
Yours
Mona Dickens

So glad to hear that from you, dear


your comment meant alot


Thanks so much, sweetie

Aseel
13-01-2008, 09:56 PM
WoOoOoOoOoW

God bless u my sister

thank u very much

accept my pass

your brother

al harbi


Bless you, too, brother :)


Thank you for being always around


All the best

Try To Reach
13-01-2008, 10:53 PM
Mr. Hippo


Hello dear most beautiful polar bear here

actually i'm thinking about it right now

you bring so lovely necknames

but as the say

it turns turns and return back to you

h3

looooooooooooooool

hehehehehehe

library2
14-01-2008, 02:15 AM
thanks aseel
i found all your topics interesting and lovely
that's one of the best
I'll take care of my fourth wife

Aseel
16-01-2008, 11:07 AM
Mr. Hippo


Hello dear most beautiful polar bear here

actually i'm thinking about it right now

you bring so lovely necknames

but as the say

it turns turns and return back to you

h3

looooooooooooooool

hehehehehehe


No problem Mr Hippo

Both nicknames suit you :74:

How lucky you are :118:

Aseel
16-01-2008, 11:08 AM
thanks aseel
i found all your topics interesting and lovely
that's one of the best
I'll take care of my fourth wife

Thank you so much, dear, for your compliment


It's a pleasure to have your replies on my topics



All the best, sweetheart


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