Our Beloved Master - His Early Life — Page 46
•oUR BELoVED MASTER• 46 Would the bandits and looters have paid any attention to such a a small child? They gathered all the goats and were getting ready to leave when all at once the little child stepped forward and addressing the bandits, said, “The villagers have sent these goats with us to the woods; if you want to take these with you, then first go to the villagers and ask them for permission, then you can take them. ” The bandits spontaneously laughed at the innocent words of the little child and without responding to him began to leave with the goats. When the child saw that the bandits had not paid any heed and were leaving with the goats, the innocent child promptly proceeded and stood in the way of the goats. The bandits were surprised at this act of courage by the young child and said, “Move aside and let us take the goats away!” “No, never! Kill me and take the goats with you. As long as I am alive the goats will not leave this place,” said the child. The bandits looked at each other in amazement. Such a small and weak child and what bravery! Their chief stepped forward, stroked the child lovingly and asked, “Whose child are you?” The child replied, “‘Abdul-Mu tt alib’s. ” There was not one