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Jalal al-Din Rumi, Maulana and Redhouse, James W. (James William), Sir
Jelāl once commanded one of his attendants to go and arrange a certain matter. The attendant answered: “God willing.”
Upon this, Jelāl was wroth, and shouted to him: “Stupid, garrulous fool!” The attendant fainted and foamed at the mouth.
The disciples interceded. Jelāl expressed his forgiveness; and the attendant recovered.