When He Will Come...(Part 7)

The old man was listening to the words of the rivulet, slowly and slowly tears were flowing from his eyes, as much as the rivulet was talking, the tear of the old man was flowing more. The rivulet and the deer, looking at the tears of the old man started to cry and both of them said:

“Has our questions disturbed you and made you sad. We did not wish…”

A sweet smile sat on the tearful face of the old man and said:

“No, O my dear friends! I have not become disappointed by your questions… but… you gave freshened the sadness of my heart. O’ how I wished people were also having recognition and understanding as you are having...”

The old man heaved a sigh of relief, cleansed his tears and continued:

“Really, the pain and hardship of awaiting and expectation is not yours only. I am also burning for many years due to the waiting. When he will come, the earth will be filled with peace, tranquility and purity (of heart). When he will come, oppression will vanish, evil will go away and goodness will reign in the earth. Will take the place of enmity. Every man who likes goodness is waiting for him. All the Prophets have said that he will surely come. He Is famous as MAHDI, but his real name Is MUHAMMAD. No one knows where he is and when he shall come. Those who are better have sometimes been able to see him. He himself goes and visits his friends…”

When the talk of the old man reached here, tears choked his neck. He looked near his surroundings and slowly said:

“Even I who am not eligible have seen him once” ...and tears broke the peace. The rivulet asked in bewilderment “Then, is it for this reason the water of your Wuzoo is sweet smelling?”

And the deer said:

“And your look brings relief to the heart?”

to be continued...