On a sunny day, the King Harun Ar-Rashid and his bodyguards left the palace to hunt. However, on the way, one of the royal official named Abu Jahil followed by panting on his horse.“What the proposal, Oo… Abu Jahil?” asked the King.
“So the hunt was interesting and was witnessed by many peo
ple, why do not we just race it?” said Abu Jahil with a serious expression.The king paused and nodded.
“I want to compete with Abu Nuwas dexterity, and later the winner will get a bag of gold coins. But if he loses, his punishment is to bathe the horses in the court during the month,” said Abu Jahil convince the King.
Finally, the King approved the proposed Abu Jahil. Calculated that the contest would give him entertainment. Thus, Abu Nuwas was called to appear before, and after facing King Harun Al-Rashid, Abu Nuwas was given lengthy instructions. At first, Abu Nuwas refused to contest because he knew that all this is the guile of Abu Jahil who want to oust him from the palace. But forcing the king and Abu Nuwas can not refused.
Abu Nuwas think for a moment. He knew that Abu Jahil now appointed as court officials. He must exert all his men to donate an animal prey in the forest later. However, because of his ingenuity, Abu Nuwas even smiled cheerfully.
Abu Jahil who saw his countenance change in Abu Nuwas be madecurious, she thought to say, how could Abu Nuwas can beat him this time.
Finally, the king led them into the palace square. The king and all the people waiting, who would be the winner in the race this hunt.
Trumpets were blown, signifying the start of fighting dexterity. Abu Jahil immediately galloped as fast as lightning to the wilderness. Surprisingly, Abu Nuwas on the contrary, he casually mounted sothe audience a lot of shouting.
Toward evening, Abu Jahil with his horse at the gate of the palace. He also received a standing ovation and applause from the people who witnessed it.
On the right and left Abu Jahil horse, seemed struck dozens of dead animals. Abu Jahil with a proud smile showing all prey animals in the middle of the field.”I, Abu Jahil eligible to win this race. See .. lots of animal quarry. How could Abu Nuwas defeat me?” he cried aloud that made the audience applauded more crowded.
Not long after, came the sound of hooves of Abu Nawas. All the people laughed and shouted as Abu Nuwas not take a single hunted animals in his horse. But, Abu Nuwas not seem upset at all. He even smiled and waved.
The king sent two of his bodyguards to advance to the middle of the field and calculate the amount of hunted animals obtained by thetwo participants. And the first occasion, the guards count the number of animals hunted result of Abu Jahil.
“Thirty-five rabbits, plus five deer and two wild boar,” said one guard.
“Well, I’m the winner because of Abu Nawas not bring an animal,” cried Abu Jahil arrogantly.
“Calm down … calm … I was carrying thousands of animals. Obviously I’m the winner, and you, Oo… Abu Jahil, please wash the horses palace. According to contest rules, all animals should be captured, an important number,” said Abu Nuwas, opening yellow bamboo that has been filled with thousands of red ants.
“The numbers are very much the king, perhaps thousands, we could not count them anymore,” said the guardian of the kingdom which counts the number of ants.
Looking at the fact that, Abu Jahil suddenly collapsed.The king burst out laughing and direct gifts to Abu Nuwas.
Ingenuity and sincerity can definitely beat trickery.
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