Dedicated to @nailah-m-h
In the days when an ice cream sundae cost much less, a 10-year-old boy entered a hotel coffee shop and sat at a table.
A waitress put a glass of water in front of him.
"How much is an ice cream sundae?" he asked.
"Fifty cents," replied the waitress.
The little boy pulled his hand out of his pocket and studied the
coins in it.
"Well, how much is a plain dish of ice cream?" he inquired.
By now more people were waiting for a table and the waitress was growing impatient.
"Thirty-five cents," she brusquely replied.
"The little boy again counted his coins. "I'll have the plain ice cream," he said.
The waitress brought the ice cream, put the bill on the table, and
walked away. The boy finished the ice cream, paid the cashier, and
left.
When the waitress came back, she began to cry as she wiped down
the table.
There, placed neatly beside the empty dish, were two nickels and five pennies - You see, he couldn't have the sundae, because he had to have enough left to leave her a tip.
Moral: Show kindness to all those you encounter, this is the way of
the Prophet (peace be upon him). Small acts of kindness performed
regularly have a big impact, In Shaa Allah.
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Islamic Stories: For Muslims and non-Muslims.
EspiritualIslamic stories to entertain and inspire you. For Muslims and non-Muslims. :) Peace be unto everyone. Initially published in 2016.
