A Sufi Story – “You’re Right”

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Sufi Stories
Sufi stories are parables and fables from the seventh-century Islamic mysticism known as Sufism. These stories, written by Sufi saints and scholars, contain metaphysical insights and life lessons. The metaphysical insights and lessons revolve around improving wisdom through experiencing love, compassion, mercy, gratitude, humility, sincerity, repentance, knowledge of reality, and the human condition. The highest level of wisdom capable of being experienced is known as the true self. Remarkably, Sufi stories do not provide direct answers to difficult real-world situations. However, they can be immensely helpful in conveying insight and wisdom closely related to real-world situations. A real-world Sufi Judge who instructs us on what to think or how to solve difficult real-world situations does not exist. Judges only judge. Instead, by default, we are responsible for discovering the solutions critically important to ourselves, our nation, and humankind.
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A Sufi Story – “You’re Right”
Your True Self

Judge Gasruddin, representing the supreme court of the land, heard a court case in
which the attendees were the plaintiff, defendant, and Judge Gasruddin’s wife.
The plaintiff was a respected lawyer representing people with a conservative
perspective, and the defendant was a respected lawyer representing people with a liberal
perspective.
Judge Gasruddin listened to the plaintiff make his case, walked over to the window,
stared out the window for a few minutes, and finally said, “You’re right.”
Then, Judge Gasruddin listened to the defendant make his case, walked over to the
window, stared out the window for a few minutes, and finally said, “You’re right.”
Suddenly, Judge Gasruddin turned, walked over to where his wife was seated. Judge
Gasruddin’s wife had been listening to the case and stood up, saying, “That doesn’t make
any sense – how can both the defendant and plaintiff be right?” She was visibly upset.
Judge Gasruddin walked over to the window, stared out the window for a few
minutes, and finally said, “You know what? You’re right, too!”
Judge Gasruddin, a Sufi Master known for his wisdom, has said “You’re right” three
times. The courtroom was hushed as Judge Gasruddin reflected, “The court will see the
three of you in three months. Court is adjourned.”