Wisdom Of A Madman
The Story Of Numayr Al-Majnūn
Little is known about him (in fact, his story is listed under the ‘Unknown’ figures), but he was afflicted with madness and insanity.
He used to spend all his time on the roof of the house, regardless of whether it was rainy, cold, or windy.
He couldn’t sleep at night, and instead wandered on the roof in complete darkness.
His cousin came to him one night in Ramadān and ate with him on the roof.
When he finished, he was about to go back down to the house when he began to feel sorry for Numayr and felt bad about leaving him, so he cried.
Numayr said, “May Allāh have mercy on you, why are you crying?”
He said, “How can I go back down to a comfy house with light, and leave you here in the cold and darkness?”
Numayr became angry and subhaan’Allāh, listen to what he says next…
He Said, “I Have A Lord Who Is More Merciful To Me Than You, And He Knows
Well What Is Good For Me. Leave Him To Do What He Wishes With Me, For I Do Not Criticize Him With Regards To His Decree.”
How Incredible. It Is The Words Of A Madman Which Bring Us Bαck To Reality……..
(Siffat al-safwah-工bn-Al-Jawzī).
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