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Translation by :Rajaa AL-Lawatia
T r a ns l a t i o n b y :R a jaa AL-L a w a t i a
Once upon a time, there was a nine-years-old boy called Amar who was clever and tactful
and liked exploring, asking, and flying his imagination till inquiring horizon and love of
knowledge. He would worry if his mother told him that he was loved and wanted to know
why? And his poor mother will be asked again and again while she is busy with her daily
works. Whenever the clever boy`s questions increases and she was filled with his endless
questions, she sent him to Uncle Rashid. Together they discover a new secret of a beauti-
ful life. Uncle Rashid was a wise man with great determination and a conscious mind who
went through life experiences that awakened his insight and enlightened his heart.
He rejoiced when Ammar came to him carrying a bag of dates and always greeted him
with the phrase “Welcome my clever son, welcome the light of life.”
They sat on the ground under a tree near the house. Uncle Rashid took a few dates and
gestured to Ammar to pour him a cup of coffee.
He said: You know, my son?
Ammar answered him eagerly: Yes, uncle.
The uncle continued, saying: This house was built with a large amount of money and
building it lasted three years.
Ammar: From where did you get the money, uncle?
Uncle: From saving, as I noticed it has great benefits that bring you amazing profit, and
the biggest profit is that you will be at ease, not worrying about debt. You will save for
your urgent needs and occasions, and by saving, you will be able to buy anything you
desire, not only what you need.
Ammar: What is the difference between my need and my desire, uncle?
Uncle: A valid question, my son, a need is the necessary things that must have in order
to continue a well-living, whereas desire is the things that you want but unnecessary for
your living.
Ammar: I want a bicycle and a computer for my studies.
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