Living in Hope
English book, p. 125
By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan
Moral Inheritance sincere hope that this will prove a blessing to all of us, for it is only by the grace of God that no disaster has as yet befallen us.” All of his brothers then expressed their gratitude and approval and gave him a free hand to apportion the business as he saw fit. After a brief discussion it was decided that the fairest way would be to draw lots for the different departments and the distribution was subsequently carried out to the satisfaction of everyone. All the four brothers then set themselves to their tasks with a will and a way, working hard day in and day out. And now their children have been brought into the business to assist them. All the four brothers have improved their relationship with one another, being at all times prepared to give their unstinting assistance to each other. Although they have all had separate accommodation built for themselves, Rahim Bux still commands respect as the eldest brother, and he can always have his say. The women and children also help one another when the need arises, for they still think of themselves as one big family. Most fathers think that the best legacy they can give their children is wealth and property. But, in truth, the most fortunate children are those whose parents leave them a model for principled living. Those who, before

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