How the Súfi again questioned the Cadi.

The Súfi said, “How would it be if this world were to unknit the eyebrow of mercy for evermore!

If it were not to bring on some trouble at every moment and produce anguish by its (incessant) changes!

If Night were not to steal the lamp of Day, and i December were not to sweep away the orchard that has learned to delight (in its fresh beauty)!

If there were no stone of fever to shatter the cup of health, and if fear did not bring anxieties for (one’s) safety!

How, indeed, would His munificence and mercy be diminished if in His bounty there were no torment?”