The purpose of life is to serve others Moral Story

Nothing happens without sacrifice, who is useful to others is a good person

Centuries ago, there were palm, banyan and berry trees in a village. Between the berry and the banyan there was a tall palm tree. He was very proud of his height. Sometimes he looked at the berry and sometimes at the banyan tree. And mocked.

The banyan tree spreads so much, but the wood is of no use, neither makes furniture nor is your wood fragrant. Look at me, my branches make baskets, mats and hats. My fruit is a complete food.

On this, the banyan tree would say that Allah has not created anything in this world without a purpose.

All sages make medicines from my milk and roots which cure many diseases. My fruits are eaten by hundreds of animals.

Travelers rest under me, morning and evening the birds sit and chirp above me, but the roar of the palm tree remains.

He was disgusted by Barry's short stature. He called him timid and cowardly, taunting him for always stooping.

The berry tree says that it bears so much fruit on me that I bow down and give thanks to Allah. Bees suck the juice from my fruit and make honey, which is both food and healing.

The palm tree complained. Has a person ever given me water because I am not greedy? The berry tree said, brother, your roots are strong and you store water. eat while your fruit is far from their reach.

We are created to serve man. What is the era of goodness? You and the banyan tree are cowards. Look at me. There are those who disturb my rest and pebbles fall on you, you shed tears all the time, so don't give them sweet fruit.

The palm tree advised.

My fruit is for man, but I feel sorry when my branches are broken and the unripe fruit is plucked and wasted.

Another small date palm plant was a few months old and was looking good standing on the ground. After the summer, the winter season started. This time it was very cold with heavy snow. The wind caused the small palm tree to tremble.

Now the palm tree realized that it was tall and could not shade it with its short branches.

He requested the berry and banyan tree to do something for the little tree, otherwise it will wither. Now the berry and banyan trees started thinking about what to do? How to become a canopy for the little plant?

The berry tree was patient and a recipe came to its mind. It said to the children, there are sweet and abundant berries on my left branch. You all climb on me and pluck them. The children were very happy to be allowed.

They immediately climbed the tree and started plucking the berries from the tree, which broke the branch and went straight to the banyan tree, under which there was a small palm tree.

The children got down in fear and ran home.

Look, I didn't say that man is selfish. Look what they did to you. They broke your arm and ran away. Wow, you are selfish. Why? The palm tree asked who injures himself.

Then the berry tree replied, "That's why, my friend, because my broken branch is on the banyan tree, which has made a canopy for the young plant. Now it will not be so cold, and it will grow up by next year, and my friend." How great you are. You saved my son's life by sacrificing.

Indeed, your bowing down is to thank God. The palm tree said thus the winter season passed.

Look, children! Nothing happens without sacrifice. Those who benefit others are good people. Remember sacrifice is never in vain. May Allah grant us the opportunity to be a good person. (Amen)