Conversations with God

Do not be so incredulous with the rumours of miracle. In some cases they prove to be literally true. This reminds me of a story:

“Nasreddin said he talks to God!” The rumour spread like fire through dry hay. In less than one week the news was whispered into the Emir’s all-knowing ear. As a result Hodja was summoned to the morning divan.

“How do you dare to pretend such an impious thing, worm!” growled Timur when he found a spare moment among the many affairs he had to bid and to forbid that day.

“What thing, Master?” replied Nasreddin, while trying to remember which one of his countless misdeeds could have come to the emperor’s knowledge.

“Don’t try to play with me! Do you claim that you speak with God?”

“Blessed be his name! Yes, I do. I speak with him every day.”

“And what does he say?”

“Nothing. Unfortunately, He doesn’t speak with me.”