Once upon a time, a very poor old man who had lived a very unfortunate existence, was approaching the end of his life, coming close to Allah and destiny. Upon the order of God a wise man approached the old man and asked him about his problems and life. The poor man complained about the conditions of his life.

The wise man sent by God then said:

-  I will give you a fixed period of time for the next month. Go and try to find the best life you can. I will change your life according to your choice and give you the life you most desire.

The poor old man after watching the rich men whom he had envied before found out that there was nothing to be happy about in their life. After a month the wise man sent by God came again and asked the old and poor man:

-  Will you take such and such a person’s destiny? He is both rich and wise. There is no one else like him here.

The rebellious man replied:

-  No, I do not want his life! He has no son!

-  All right, so take this one’s life and destiny. This man has four sons like lions and he is the Han of a great country.

-  No, I cannot! I am not mad enough to wage a war if it happens.

The wise man sent by God offered several alternatives, one after the other. In the end the poor man understood that his life was the best one for him.

(101-103.)