How much is a house in heaven?|قیمت یک خانه در بهشت چنداست؟

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“27th story”

First published: Feb.22.2018

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Once upon a time, the queen of Gem-Land was walking around with her servants when she saw a poor guy sitting on the ground drawing some lines on dirt with his finger while kids were circled around him.

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The queen asked him: “What are you doing?”

He responded: “I am building a home.”

The queen said: “Are you willing to sell your home?”

He said: “Yes.” and gave a price to the queen.

The queen asked her servants to provide the money and pay the full amount. She bought the imaginary house of his. The simple guy gave all the money that he earned to the poor neighbors around him right away.

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That same night, the king had a dream that he was dead and was trying to get into a beautiful house but the guards wouldn’t let him in. When he asked the reason they said: “This house belongs to the queen.”

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When the king woke up the next day, he described his dream to everyone.

The queen told him about the story of the simple man and the imaginary house.

Everyone at the palace believed that the king’s dream was related to the generosity of the queen.

The king didn’t want to be left behind so he went to find that simple-minded poor man whose job was sitting around and drawing houses on the dirt.

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The king and his soldiers found the guy and the king said: “I am here to buy your house.”

The poor guy said a price that was mind-blowing.

The king objected and said: “You sold a house to the queen yesterday with an affordable amount?! Why is your price so high today?!”

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The simple guy responded: “The queen bought the house out of kindness. But you want to buy a house to be able to replace it with a house in heaven.”

 

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92 comments ›

  3. hassanmosleh
    February 22, 2018 • 2:28 pm

    As I expected another nice short story with a big learning concept thank you Laleh .

    Liked by 4 people

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  5. Peter Klopp
    February 22, 2018 • 3:42 pm

    Beautiful story with a powerful message!

    Liked by 5 people

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  6. Ellen
    February 22, 2018 • 9:11 pm

    You are an extremely gifted storyteller. The intention behind an action speaks loudly, doesn’t it? Thank-you!

    Liked by 6 people

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  8. freiedenkerin
    February 22, 2018 • 9:44 pm

    Very wise story, thank you for telling, dear Laleh. 🙂

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  9. righteousbruin9
    February 24, 2018 • 4:22 am

    This wisdom of the unbowed simple man should have been priceless to the king.

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  10. Christopher Lindsay
    February 24, 2018 • 9:35 pm

    Interesting story. Jesus wrote in the dirt in the New Testament.

    minor edits for you: “some lines [in the] dirt”
    He said: “Yes”[,] and gave a price to the queen.

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  11. Terri
    February 25, 2018 • 12:05 am

    I love the moral of that story! And thank you for stopping by my blog earlier!

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  13. Crystal And Daisy Mae
    March 16, 2018 • 10:11 pm

    I found this post enlightening. The story though is all so true even if it is not meant to be. Thank you for providing a good story. We need to be like the queen. We need to do things out of kindness not greed.

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  14. lynnabbottstudios
    March 17, 2018 • 11:49 pm

    Love this story! What deep truth it communicates! Thank you.

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  15. Jerry Peri
    April 13, 2018 • 8:44 pm

    Wisdom in lines!

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  16. Mawuli
    July 29, 2018 • 2:15 am

    Loved the ending

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  19. aruna3
    January 6, 2019 • 1:28 am

    Amazing story of that palace.dear!!

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  21. Invisibly Me
    June 1, 2020 • 8:21 am

    Grace and kindness will always win, I love it, Laleh! xx

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  22. DEBASIS NAYAK
    June 1, 2020 • 8:27 am

    Reblogged this on B +Ve !! and commented:
    Nice story with great learning…

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  23. macalder02
    June 1, 2020 • 9:57 am

    A sobering story. Good deeds are measured by the sincerity of the soul, not by the greed of power. I enjoyed the slowness
    of your story. I thought it was great to start the morning with a smile on my face.
    An excellent week for you
    Manuel

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  24. inhiscare753
    June 1, 2020 • 10:21 am

    Laleh, Thanks for sharing your beautiful messages with us.💜

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  25. JOY journal
    June 1, 2020 • 10:50 am

    And, to think a house in heaven is free!

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  26. Atul Depak
    June 1, 2020 • 11:22 am

    Subhanallah! That’s so profound. I first heard this story from an Imam Masjid. (May Allah bless him)
    Jazakallah for sharing. 🌹🌹🌹

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  27. utahan15
    June 1, 2020 • 12:39 pm

    house of the holy
    high
    nie
    money
    has no meaning
    in the new Jerusalem~
    j o h n
    yw

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  28. Shantanu Baruah
    June 1, 2020 • 1:34 pm

    what wisdom – beautifully written

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  29. parneetsachdev
    June 1, 2020 • 9:23 pm

    very well written. The moral is so true.

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  31. Throughmylens
    June 2, 2020 • 7:15 am

    I just love your posts and storytelling Laleh ❤️

    Liked by 5 people

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  32. stopociechblog
    June 2, 2020 • 2:23 pm

    Yes. The intention and motivation of our actions matter

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  34. morishige
    June 5, 2020 • 12:54 am

    It’s so deep. Thanks for sharing this beautiful story. 🙂

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  35. your's_Nomison
    June 7, 2020 • 3:09 am

    Awe-inspiring

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  37. bigskybuckeye
    June 10, 2020 • 3:01 pm

    Inspiring and meaningful! Thanks for sharing your wonderful and creative gifts.

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  38. Dilip
    June 13, 2020 • 10:07 pm

    Such a lovely parable the moral is unforgettable! Thanks aplenty 🍀🍁

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