This is
the story about `Abd Allah ibn Hilal al-Kufi Majdhum, and his
neighbour, who asked him to write a letter on his behalf to Iblis - may
Allah curse him - for a certain need. Even though it defies
intelligence, this story is a good example of the evil that can be
found amongst people.
So `Abd Allah ibn Hilal al-Kufi wrote the letter, signed it with all
diligence, and then dispatched it to Iblis. Iblis read it, kissed it
and placed it on his eyes, saying: "At you beck and call, Abu Muhammad
- what is your need?" The latter said: "I have a very generous
neighbour, who is very sympathetic towards me and my children. Whenever
i have a need, he sees to it. When i ask him for money he lends it to
me, or helps in some other way. Whenever i am away from my home, he
takes care of my family and children, and does them every good thing he
is able to do." At each thing mentioned, Iblis said: "That is
good" or "That is nice". When he finished describing the neighbour,
Iblis said: "So what would you like me to do?" He said: "I want you to
put an end to his welfare and make him poor, because i am furious with
his position, and his wealth, with his very existence and continued
well-being. Upon hearing that, Iblis gave a scream louder than anything
ever heard from him, and all his demons and armies gathered around him
and asked: "What has happened, o you their lord and master?" He said to
them: "Do you know that Allah - high and majestic is He -
has created people who are worse than me ?!
Source:
This story is taken from the book "Fadl
al-Kilab `ala kathirin min man
labisa al-thiyab" (The excellece of dogs compared to many of
those who
dress in clothes) by Abu Bakr ibn Khalaf al-Marzaban) Translation into
English: bmk
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