The Prophet’s Departure:
The book “The Prophet” by the great writer Khalil Gibran. The book is completely based on one character whose name is Al Mustafa. In this book, he has the role of a Prophet (messenger). He lives in a city for twelve years, namely Orphales. The Prophet decides to leave the city and the people who live in this city. He climbs a big mountain to see the ship he is about to travel with. He sees the ship from a distance. Afterward, he closes his eyes and prays for his soul.
Al Mustafa and the City of Orphales:
When Al Mustafa comes back to the city, the people make a crowd, and they wait for The Prophet. The people of Orphales don’t want The Prophet to go because he is a very knowledgeable person.
Almitra’s Inquiry about Love and Marriage:
Furthermore, there is a woman named Almitra. She is in love with The Prophet. So, she asks Al Mustafa about love and marriage. He replies with a polite voice, “Love is not only about pleasure and enjoyment but also about sorrow and sadness. Because after every hardship and sorrow, there is happiness. He says that when two persons are married, you should call them one because after marriage, they become one and can share their thoughts and ideas with each other openly.”
The Prophet’s Perspective on Work:
A laborer asks the Prophet about work. The Prophet answers with a gruff voice, “We come into this world to do something and to work. Unfortunately, some people think work is a burden and ignore it. But we should not ignore work; instead, we should enjoy it.”
Understanding Pain and Sorrow:
Moreover, someone asks about pain and sorrow. The Prophet replies, “Pain and sorrow are both parts of our life. We should learn from them and move ahead in our life.”
The Rich Man’s Question about Property:
As the story goes ahead, a rich man asks Prophet about property. The Prophet tells him, “We are servants of our God. He has given us everything, and He takes them back whenever He wants. So, it is necessary that we should not have a permanent attachment to them.”
The Prophet’s Teachings on Prayer:
Seeing his enlightenment and wisdom, a religious man asks The Prophet about prayer. He replies, “In prayers, we should not ask for anything else. We should ask for God because He is the only one who knows what we want.”
The Prophet’s Interaction with the People:
Many people ask questions, and The Prophet answers all the questions and then leaves.
Embracing a Life of Continuous Learning:
Life is all about learning and searching to get something every day. Surely, It may not be necessary to know everything as the prophet knows, but not even trying to learn something new is a kind of laziness we own.
Tariq Ibrahim