A Boy’s Faith

A boy planned to go to Baghdad for higher studies. His mother sewed coins into the lining of his coat for safety.

She advised him to speak the truth in any circumstances. On route to Baghdad, the caravan was attacked by Footpads.

One robber searched that boy and asked, “Do you have any valuables”? He said, “Yes”.

Robber searched again but did not find anything.

He took him to the Chief and on asking the boy unsewed the coins. Chief asked why he did not hide. He told about the advice of his mother. His unwavering faith cracked robbers’ ruthlessness.

Originally published in Medium