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sleep without feeding them, while I
sit with the guest over the small
meal. When we start eating, put out
the lamp pretending to set it right,
so that the guest may not become
aware of my not sharing the meal
with him
.”
And so the Sahabi [r] sat his guest
down for the meal. His wife brought
in a small plate of food and placed it
infront of them. It was steaming hot
and smelt delicious. Then, just as
they had planned, the Sahabi’s [r]
wife put out the lamp as she pre-
tended to set it right. “
O dear! How
clumsy of me
,” she said. “
Well, I
guess you will have to continue
without the lamp. Enjoy your meal!
”
and with that she left the room.
The plan worked out nicely, and the
whole family, including the children,
stayed hungry only to allow for the
guest to eat to his fill. Such was
